Audio Manager (UK) Middlesbrough, England
Job description
We see ourselves as a new civilisation of people emerging to make the world of gaming better. Were a different breed of games company - we do things our own way in our own style, not necessarily following whats been done before.
Our people are at the heart of our evolution, and we nurture them to be their best. Without them, our vision would fail.
We strive to avoid crunch, overtime is optional and always paid, and we offer flexible working hours to allow you to enjoy a normal family life whilst making great games.
Weve helped millions to fight their way through fearsome mobs in Minecraft Dungeons, battle each other and the environment in Rust: Console Edition and most recently worked with Bethesda Game Studios to craft new adventures for Vault Dwellers around the world in Fallout 76.
The Sunday Times recently listed us 35th in the 100 Fastest Growing UK Businesses list for 2022 and the fastest growing in the North East.
Were growing rapidly and as a result were looking for an Audio Manager to join our studio in Middlesbrough (UK), home to the beautiful North Yorkshire coastline and countryside. As an Audio Manager at Double Eleven, youll be responsible for audio team allocation across all our current projects, progression frameworks, hiring, training and personal development of audio team members, assisting with budgeting and scheduling milestones. You will be a champion for great audio across all of our games and have a clear vision for the future. This is a hands off role, so you wont be involved in the day-to-day creation of a project's audio, instead this will be all about being business facing, improving & standardising processes, internal team and outsource management.
Youll have a proven track record in managing an audio team or good experience gained from a Lead Audio role looking to move up into a full management position. Its essential you have a proven track record within the video game's industry.
Strictly no agencies (sorry guys!) and visa sponsorship available with full relocation support package (see below benefits)
WOULD YOU ENJOY?
- Playing a key role in the creation of beautiful games
- Joining a company in a very senior, decision-making capacity
- Shaping the way we create and deliver great audio experiences in our games
- Building and managing a team of talented audio designers across multiple projects
- Working with a company that has a great reputation in the industry, only works on projects where it can do a great job and continues to grow
WHAT YOULL BE DOING:
- Managing audio team allocation across all current projects
- Help shape and build our internal audio team and facilities organically
- Set out a strategy and roadmap and report progress to senior management and the board
- Working with production and design to create estimates for the work to be done on each project
- Advising on the 'make or buy' and internal / outsource production decisions for audio
- Supporting the information flow between the internal team and our outsource partners, including the briefing of those partners, and effective delivery and integration of the work supplied
- Helping to evolve our audio team progression frameworks
- Identifying skills shortages across the audio department and formulating a plan to fill them
- Interviewing and hiring of new audio designers at all levels
- Personal development of the internal audio team department members
- Assisting with budgeting and requirements for new content or extended scope on current projects
- One to Ones with the audio team
- Improving and standardising processes for tracking success
- Working with academia and training institutions to develop pipelines of future talent and course content
- Representing the company and speaking at events
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:
- Strong audio background in the video games industry
- Proven track record as a manager or lead audio
- Experience of managing relationships with and delivery by external partners
- Excellent people management skills
- Excellent communication skills both up and down stream
- Ability to motivate and able to lead by example
- Excellent time management, multitasking skills and the ability to process complex information efficiently
QUALIFICATIONS:
- All relevant qualifications considered
WORKING AT DOUBLE ELEVEN:
Were pretty sure were the best place to work, period.
Some of our benefits include:
- Competitive salary which is regularly benchmarked against the market as well as an annual pay review as part of an appraisal
- Flexible start time (start anytime between 8:00am and 10:00am)
- Flexible lunch hours
- 29 days of annual leave (20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday)
- A minimum of 8 days discretionary annual leave during the December holiday break (this is dependant on where the Christmas and New Year day fall each year)
- 1 day off if you're moving house
- 4 additional days annual leave for 5 years service and a further 4 days annual leave added for your epic 10 years service milestone
- Personal development plan designed in conjunction with you, your manager and our Training & Development Manager. Plus clear progression framework
- Vitality Private Healthcare for you and your family (upon the successful completion of a probationary period)
- Potential for annual performance bonuses and end of year bonuses
- Constantly improving tools and workflow so you can focus on creativity
- Fast decision-making to allow you to thrive
- State of the art office facilities i.e. VR setup, games room, book library, high spec kitchen area and more
- Free juice, hot drinks, fruit and monthly free team lunches
- Cycle scheme
- Employee referral bonus (up to £2000!)
- UK relocation package which includes financial compensation and one to one support finding accommodation / schools etc
- Opportunity to attend and speak at global events as a Double Eleven Ambassador
- Many free parties celebrating game launches, winter break and summer
- In-studio wellbeing programmes and support
- Opportunity to contribute to our internal Employee Diversity and Equality Network
- Free game codes, game swag and merchandise
- Free on site parking
- Team charity events
- Sponsored studio activities such as Football, Game Jams and any new suggestions are always considered
- Activities and events organised throughout the year based on employee choices
- Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependent leave available
- Christmas Saving Scheme
- Rewards and discounts available from Vitality health scheme
- Pension match contribution
WHAT WE BELIEVE:
We believe that diverse developers make better games.
We believe that we're stronger as a team, and encourage an inclusive, secure and collaborative workforce.
We believe that levelling the playing field creates a safe, accessible and open environment for a wide range of people from a wide range of backgrounds.
We believe that education and communication are the foundation of creating this environment.
We actively encourage and welcome applications from all walks of life and our studios are fully accessible.
Through integrity, ambition and humanity, we are able to use that experience to create and bring to market great games that people love.
WHAT WE DO:
Since we first opened our doors over 12 years ago, weve grown to over 300 people across 2 studios in the UK and Malaysia, continuing to put our people first as we move forward into a range of original and established IP. Were lucky enough to work with some of the best developers and publishers in the world and were proud to be embarking on this journey with a diverse group of people, working on projects we enjoy but that also challenge us and push us out of our comfort zones to better ourselves.
We value our people and we value their time, striving for a work-life balance and offering a whole host of benefits to those who work for us. Our learning journey is never over, we invest in our people and offer regular training and development on both a company and individual level.
WAYS TO REACH US:
If you have a general query or if you need support with your application and/or an alternative way to apply, please do not hesitate to contact our Recruitment team at [email protected]
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT TEESSIDE?
We're located in the North East, where youll find a fantastic standard of living and quality of life.
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=United+Kingdom&country2=United+Kingdom&city1=Middlesbrough&city2=London
We have both coast and country on our doorstep: https://www.enjoyteesvalley.com/
