Full-Time

Senior Audio Designer

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Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Senior

Morrisville, NC, USA

Category
Concept Art
Character Design
3D Modeling
Animation
Visual Effects (VFX)
Storyboarding
Graphic Design
Illustration
Motion Graphics
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Unity
Requirements
  • Experience as part of a game development team as audio lead and/or manager
  • A high-level understanding of the game development process across disciplines
  • A portfolio of successfully shipped games as an audio lead. Proven ability to set visionary goals within the audio field
  • Broad experience in all areas of game audio production, including audio content, technical audio, VO, music and audio production pipelines
  • Experience shipping games with Unreal, Unity, or similar proprietary game editor on multiple platforms.
  • 5+ years experience working as an interactive audio designer/developer
  • 3+ years people/team management experience as an Audio Lead or Manager at a game development company
  • Creating a multi-discipline collaborative experience, both creative and technical
  • A growth mindset and eagerness to mentor and develop talent; team empathy and desire to foster an inclusive environment
  • Cross-discipline collaborative experience, in both creative and technical areas
  • People management and performance management skills
Responsibilities
  • Manage, mentor and grow the careers of the Epic Audio team
  • Help contribute to career growth and educational development of the entire Epic audio community
  • Contribute as part of the audio creative leadership team
  • Help create and implement audio assets alongside the audio team

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including titles like "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on platforms such as iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage and scale their games, including backend support and online multiplayer features. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, allowing other developers to create their own games. The goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while empowering developers with the necessary tools and support.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Epic Games' collaborations with brands like Adidas expand its market reach.
  • The rise of VR/AR gaming opens new opportunities for Epic's immersive content.
  • Subscription models provide Epic with steady revenue and high-quality content creation.

What critics are saying

  • FTC complaints pose legal and financial risks for Epic Games.
  • Overreliance on collaborations may dilute Fortnite's brand identity.
  • Server downtimes can lead to player frustration and negative sentiment.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading game development tool for developers.
  • Fortnite's cross-platform play enhances player engagement across various devices.
  • Epic Online Services provide essential backend support for game developers.

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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