Project Audio Director (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Project Audio Director (Gamedev): Defining and owning the audio experience for a key project, collaborating with IP partners and internal stakeholders to deliver AAA-calibre audio. Focus on leading technical audio plans, managing budgets and roadmaps, and mentoring a team of audio specialists to ensure an immersive and performant soundscape.

Location: Horsham, West Sussex, UK. Work format is hybrid (typically 3 days a week in the studio).

Company

hirify.global is a leading game studio dedicated to crafting deep, detailed, and long-lasting games for millions of players globally.

What you will do

• Define and communicate a clear audio vision aligned with project and franchise goals and quality bars.
• Set and deliver the project's technical audio plan, including systems, tools, and debugging workflows.
• Collaborate with leadership to define project scope, roadmap, resourcing, strategy, and budget.
• Recruit and establish outsourcing partnerships for audio development.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of audio specialists to support their long-term career progression.
• Run gameplay evaluation sessions and iterate on the mix to deliver immersive, world-class audio.

Requirements

• Experience as an audio lead or director on full-cycle shipped AAA games.
• Extensive in-house games industry experience in creative audio roles with strong sound design ability.
• Advanced proficiency with audio engines such as Wwise, FMOD, Unreal, Unity, or ADX2.
• Expert knowledge of leading DAWs (ProTools, Nuendo, Reaper, etc.).
• Strong implementation skills, including systems design and performance optimizations.
• Experience with surround formats and PC/Console hardware tools and workflows.

Nice to have

• Visual scripting experience (Node graph-based or Blueprints).
• Experience working with external IP partners.
• Experience leading location recordings and Foley sessions.
• Familiarity with the Total War brand.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with flexible core hours and no-notice holidays.
• Bespoke relocation package for you and your dependents.
• Comprehensive insurance: private medical, dental, life, and permanent health insurance.
• Temporary "Work from Anywhere" perk available for a period each year.
• Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity/paternity breaks, and wellbeing support.