Remote Audio Lead for AAA Game - Immersive Sound

The Film Market; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Film Market in the United States is seeking an Audio Lead to define the creative vision, technical direction, and production standards for all audio in our AAA single-player title built with Unreal Engine. You will mentor the sound design team and coordinate with vendors and contractors.

This role emphasizes collaboration in a remote-friendly studio, strong communication, and a proactive mindset to drive immersive audio that enhances gameplay clarity and emotional impact.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading audio teams on shipped titles (PC/console).
• Strong working knowledge of Unreal Engine and Wwise, with understanding of technical implementation.
• Proven ability to manage vendors, contractors, composers, and voice production.
• Experience overseeing adaptive or interactive music systems.
• Deep understanding of cross-platform audio requirements, optimization, and certification considerations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to advocate for audio across disciplines.
• Comfort working in a collaborative, remote-friendly studio environment.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset suited to a small or growing team.

Responsibilities

• Define the creative vision for all audio in the project.
• Set production standards and guide the sound design team.
• Mentor, coordinate with vendors and contractors, and ensure immersive audio.
• Ensure audio depth, gameplay clarity, and emotional impact across platforms.

Skills

Audio leadership

Vendor management

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Adaptive music systems

Remote collaboration

Tools

Unreal Engine

Wwise

Job description

The Film Market in the United States is seeking an Audio Lead to define the creative vision, technical direction, and production standards for all audio in our AAA single-player title built with Unreal Engine. You will mentor the sound design team and coordinate with vendors and contractors.

This role emphasizes collaboration in a remote-friendly studio, strong communication, and a proactive mindset to drive immersive audio that enhances gameplay clarity and emotional impact.