LEAD AUDIO DIRECTOR (CI GAMES)

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LEAD AUDIO DIRECTOR (CI GAMES) 🕹 Unknown 🧠 Lead 💰 Negotiable ⏰ Contract 🌎 Remote 🦄 Description CI Games is shaping an ambitious strategic roadmap with major releases planned for 2026 through 2028. The studio offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where experienced professionals work on creatively ambitious game projects. As an Audio Director, you will take immediate ownership of the project’s audio direction and delivery. You will define its acoustic identity, lead implementation across Wwise and Unreal Engine, and ensure that all audio assets meet creative, technical, and production requirements. 🚀 Responsibilities • Join the existing production pipeline and immediately assess current audio tasks • Drive audio deliverables through to completion • Own and define the project’s acoustic identity • Translate high-level creative goals into clear and actionable audio deliverables • Maintain focus on product quality, schedule, and production deadlines • Direct and optimize audio implementation pipelines using Wwise and Unreal Engine • Work within established technical and memory budgets • Review and approve deliverables from internal and external sound designers • Review work from composers and voice-over partners • Ensure all audio assets meet required creative and technical specifications • Adapt pipelines and assets as production priorities change • Resolve technical audio issues independently • Provide creative leadership and technical direction to the audio team 📚 Required Skills • At least 10 years of professional experience in game audio • Proven experience delivering high-quality audio for AA or AAA games • At least 3 years of experience as an Audio Director • Strong creative vision and leadership skills • Experience managing audio teams and external partners • Expert knowledge of Wwise • Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine audio pipelines • Ability to implement, optimize, and troubleshoot audio systems independently • Strong understanding of technical and memory constraints • Ability to work efficiently under tight production deadlines • Professional fluency in English • Availability to begin work immediately • Availability for a six-month freelance contract 👍 Nice to Have • Experience working with globally distributed teams • Experience managing composers and voice-over production • Strong understanding of audio production for ambitious large-scale games • Ability to adapt quickly to changing development priorities 🍪 What we offer • Six-month freelance contract • Immediate start • Fully remote work • Flexible schedule with core working hours from 10am to 4pm CET or CEST • Opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals worldwide • Work with modern audio and game development technologies • Inclusive workplace welcoming people from all backgrounds • Opportunity to contribute to major upcoming game releases 🌐 Vacancy link #gamedev #audiodirector #gameaudio #sounddesign #wwise #unrealengine #aaa #freelance #remote #cigames

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