Epic Games

Cary NC, USA

AUDIO DIRECTOR

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Epic is searching for an Audio Director to coordinate and participate in audio development for all Epic games and marketing materials. We’re seeking a highly talented individual to join our award winning audio department to create and design content for all aspects of audio production including sound design, dialog, music, cinematic mixing and implementation.

Responsibilities:

* Assist in establishing a strategic audio plan for each product and franchise
* Design, implement, and organize sound effects, music and voice files
* Select, direct, and manage external contractors for audio development
* Ensure proper balance among music, dialog and sound effects by coordinating the processing of all audio material, including handling various technical issues associated with interactive technologies
* Keep Epic's technical capability at the forefront of audio development, by constantly evaluating new software/hardware/games to determine what ideas or processes we can leverages
* Assist in defining character voices, casting and providing direction to actors during voice over recording sessions

This is a central position that interfaces with all teams and all departments, so organizational and communication skills, and grace under pressure, are important. You'll work with:

* Producers - to develop timelines, resource projections, and budgets for each project
* Engineers - to develop budgets, and to help design audio systems and features
* Gameplay Programmers - to provide sound effects for gameplay
* Engine Programmers – to assist in the design, implementation, testing, and maintaining of Unreal engines audio system features
* Level Designers - to provide environmental foley, audio cues, voice overs, and music
* Cinematic Designers - to provide production, creation and mixing

Qualifications:

* Minimum 5 years experience creating sound effects in a professional audio production environment, with a proven track record of successful audio on commercially released products. Sound Designer / Audio Director credits on commercial interactive entertainment products
* Expertise in professional audio systems (hardware and software), such as Cubase, Logic, Pro Tools, Sound Forge, Digital Performer, XACT, etc
* Extensive knowledge and expertise in audio recording, design, processing and mixing

Preference to Candidates with:

* College degree in related field
* 5.1 mixing experience
* Musical proficiency
* Extensive knowledge of the Unreal Engine 3 audio system including Matinee, Kismet, and Sound Cue Editor