Audio Director for Horror Games

Job Summary

Leading the sonic vision for horror game experiences, the full-time Audio Director for Horror Games will manage internal and external audio teams, oversee sound design and implementation, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary partners to create immersive player experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Lead internal audio teams and external partners, providing creative feedback and mentorship
• Define and maintain the sonic identity for horror-focused game experiences while developing audio strategies that enhance gameplay tension and narrative
• Oversee the creation and integration of high-quality sound effects, music, and interactive audio systems using Unreal Engine and Metasounds

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of professional game audio experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Experience shipping at least one horror, suspense, survival, or atmospheric title in a senior audio capacity
• Deep understanding of interactive audio systems and player psychology in horror experiences
• Strong experience with game engines, particularly Unreal Engine and Metasounds
• Proven ability to balance creative ambition with production realities and technical constraints