With a passion to deliver high-end cinematic games, Supermassive Games is carving a unique and exciting path in the games industry. Want to join us on the journey?
We're looking for a talented and experienced Audio Director to play a key role in the development of a new title.
We need a proactive and enthusiastic team player to join our crew, someone who is looking to help us achieve excellence in audio; collaborate across disciplines to define and craft the audio ambition for this title defining the quality bar in all areas!
The primary responsibility of this role is to collaborate with the senior project team to direct and help an external Audio Partner achieve the quality and vision for the game.
The role of Audio Director is one of creative leadership during the game’s concept, design, and development phases. You will provide expert support, guidance, and direction to a team that will benefit from your holistic view of the entire game.
As an advocate for all aspects of audio, from sound design to music, you will be expected to pursue quality relentlessly, and achieve it in every aspect of the game.
Requirements
You will be pragmatic and able to evaluate process and individual team members strengths, with a proven ability to adapt, collaborate, and work constructively in solving problems across multiple disciplines. In previous roles, you will have successfully navigated the compromise between achieving the product-vision perfectly, and achieving other important project goals, seeing your project through to successful completion.
As a creative leader in the studio, you will embrace and overcome unique challenges and help others to do the same, always responding calmly and constructively to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
The successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrate:
Strong practical experience of all aspects of sound design and composition in a director or lead role in Film, Television or Games with several published titles
The ability to inspire and direct an external audio production partner
The ability to direct teams in the use of best practices to create robust and well-structured content.
The ideal candidate will:
Have a desire to develop further in their understanding of the games that we make.
Be ambitious for the next step in their career in direction in game development.
Demonstrate an understanding of approaches and techniques used to create world-class entertainment products other than games.
Experience using Unreal Engine and proficiency with AudioKinetics WWise.
Have experience of contributing to PR for a game or company through press interviews or representation at public or industry events.
Benefits
Why join us?
We make big games with small teams - you will play a full and active role
Challenging and rewarding projects as standard
25 days annual leave
Private health insurance
Pension
Life assurance x6 time annual salary
Quarterly profit related bonus scheme
Social events - including large summer party
Constantly improving tools and workflow so you can focus on creativity
Fast decision-making allows good ideas to flourish
We celebrate and nurture talent
Our supportive, inclusive and friendly team culture is something we are proud of
Work-life balance is something we respect and protect
Ultimately, you’ll work on the cutting edge - making innovative and immersive games
