Audio Director - Freelance

Posted: 1 day

Music & Sound Design

Freelance

Director / Manager

Core working hours of our teams are 10am-4pm CET/CEST

Join CI Games and be part of shaping the future of gaming. As we embark on an ambitious strategic roadmap with major releases planned for 2026-2028, we're seeking a talented and dedicated Audio Director to help us create ground-breaking experiences that captivate players worldwide.

A career at CI Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Immediate Project Delivery & Ownership

Step into our pipeline on Day One, instantly diagnosing current audio tasks and driving them forward to completion.
Own the project's acoustic identity, translating high-level goals into concrete, actionable audio deliverables.
Maintain a laser focus on the game, the schedule, and the product, ensuring swift execution and high-quality deliverables despite tight production deadlines.

Tactical Audio Leadership & Technical Direction

Direct and optimize implementation pipelines using Wwise and Unreal Engine, working within existing technical and memory budgets.
Oversee and quality-check deliverables from external and internal sound designers, composers, and voice-over partners, ensuring they meet exact technical specifications.
Manage and adapt your pipelines and assets quickly as game development priorities shift, solving technical hurdles independently.

Key Requirements:

10+ years of experience within games audio, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality audio landscapes for AA+ or AAA titles.
3+ years of experience in an Audio Director role, demonstrating strong vision, creative leadership, and team management.
You are an absolute master of your craft; you know exactly what needs to be done, how to implement it, and how to trouble-shoot audio issues independently.
Ready to sign a 6-month freelance contract and begin actively working with us immediately.
Master-level hands-on experience with Wwise and Unreal Engine pipelines.
Professional fluency in English; essential for rapid, clear coordination across our global, fully remote team.

What we offer:

6 months freelance contract with immediate start.
Remote work with flexible schedules (core working hours 10am-4pm CET), allowing you to work alongside talented individuals from around the world.
An opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and stay at the forefront of the gaming industry.
A diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or social status.

About CI Games

At our studios we have been creating globally recognised games for 20 years with our most popular franchise selling over 14 million copies!
We share a passion for creating exceptional games with the best global talent available. Our roles are completely remote, which means you can work from anywhere in the World.
We currently have a number of exciting projects in the pipeline in Unreal Engine 5, with true ownership of their creative direction. We are excited about pushing the boundaries of creativity with passion, drive and teamwork.
We are looking for self-starter individuals who can hit the ground running in a fast paced multi-disciplined environment. If that sounds like you, take a look at our open roles or sign up to receive notifications via our Career Page.