Project Audio Director (Gamedev)
RELOCATION TO UK | Then Hybrid | Creative Assembly
Location: Horsham, West Sussex, UK. Work format is hybrid (typically 3 days a week in the studio).
Company
Creative Assembly 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.
