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Audio Director (Unannounced Project)

ArenaNet
Bellevue, Washington, United States
3 months ago
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At ArenaNet, we’ve always believed that games are art. They have the power to communicate ideas and tell stories. They can change the way we think, reflect our cultures, and move us. As the developer of the award-winning Guild Wars game series, we’re proud to share our passion for the online worlds we’ve created with over 11 million players worldwide.

ArenaNet develops and publishes games for every kind of person, which means our games need to be built by every kind of person. We believe the best experiences come from working together, celebrating differences, and helping each of our team members shine.

As the Audio Director, you will be at the forefront of creating and driving the vision and strategy for audio experiences within our game team. Collaborating closely with the Game Director, you will ensure that audio goals align with high-level game strategies to provide a comprehensive and immersive experience. You will identify opportunities to meet and exceed industry standards, bringing innovative and exceptional audio experiences to our games. By working with heads of other game team departments, you will ensure alignment across disciplines, creating a cohesive group dedicated to delivering outstanding player experiences.

Leading and managing the Audio Team, you will oversee sound design, dialogue, music, mixing, implementation, technical audio, and other key areas. Your role involves mentoring and supporting team members, fostering a culture of constant improvement and mutual learning. You will cultivate an environment where all team members can challenge themselves, iterate quickly, and grow through both successes and failures.

Additionally, you will oversee partnerships for external audio development where appropriate, and work closely with finance and external development departments to manage the budget and resources for audio development activities effectively. Your leadership and vision will be crucial in creating unforgettable audio experiences that enhance our games and delight our players.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Please note that priority will be given to local candidates or those open to relocating and working onsite in a hybrid capacity.

Please note that the pay range listed in this job posting reflects the full salary range for this position. While we provide this range to offer transparency, our target hiring range typically falls between the minimum and the midpoint, allowing for growth potential within the role.

Total compensation is salary plus an annual bonus potential. When determining an offer amount, many things are taken into consideration such as qualifications, experience, internal equity and work location. We strive to provide competitive and equitable compensation packages to all our employees.

This role is also eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, 401(k), flexible and dependent care spending accounts, PTO, paid holidays and parental leave.

Pay Range

$167,620 — $259,820 USD

Don’t meet every single requirement on this job post? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At ArenaNet, we believe diversity in culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and backgrounds make us a better team – we celebrate it. So, if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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