Full-Time

Audio Director

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Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Compensation Overview

$214.1k - $304k/yr

+ Benefit Plans + Incentive Programs

Senior

Washington, USA

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including WA).

Category
Audio & Sound Design
Required Skills
Unity
Requirements
  • Audio Lead and/or Director experience with a game development team
  • 5+ years of experience working as an interactive audio designer/developer
  • A deep understanding of game audio: Content creation, technical audio/implementation, dialog pipelines, and music production
  • Unreal, Unity, or similar proprietary game editor experience on multiple platforms
  • Leads by example: Ability to create immersive, high impact sound design that inspires the team
  • People management: An eagerness to mentor and guide the performance of others
  • Solution-oriented and takes initiative towards problem-solving
  • A positive attitude with strong communication skills
  • Ability to delegate productively
Responsibilities
  • Contribute meaningful content that inspires the team - It's expected that you will balance both content creation and managerial work
  • Implement sound content with native Unreal Editor tools (Blueprints)
  • Manage audio team deliverables against development timelines
  • Identify and prioritize seasonal tech needs
  • Review and provide feedback on team contributions
  • Foster career growth and educational development of team members
  • Work with leadership to identify long-term visions for the company

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games while also providing essential tools for other game developers. The company is known for hit games like "Fortnite," "Battle Breakers," and "Unreal Tournament," which are available on various platforms including iOS, Android, and PC. Epic Games not only focuses on creating engaging gaming experiences but also offers Epic Online Services, a suite of tools that helps other developers manage and scale their games with features like backend support and online multiplayer capabilities. This dual focus on game development and developer support sets Epic Games apart from its competitors. The company's goal is to enhance the gaming experience for players while empowering other developers through its technology and services, generating revenue through game sales, in-game purchases, subscriptions, and licensing its Unreal Engine.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.6B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

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What believers are saying

  • Fortnite's return to the U.S. Apple App Store opens a significant market segment.
  • Collaboration with CD PROJEKT RED enhances Unreal Engine 5's open-world capabilities.
  • Partnerships with major franchises like LEGO and Squid Game expand audience reach.

What critics are saying

  • Ongoing legal battle with Apple could lead to financial and operational challenges.
  • Increasing competition from Unity Technologies threatens Unreal Engine's market share.
  • Reliance on Fortnite as a major revenue source makes Epic Games financially vulnerable.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading game development tool for developers.
  • The company creates popular games like Fortnite, known for engaging experiences.
  • Epic Games provides Epic Online Services, supporting developers with backend and multiplayer capabilities.

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Benefits

Health coverage - 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match and profit share

Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents

Unlimited PTO & sick time

Paid sabbatical

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

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