Audio Director

We are looking for a highly connected and respected Audio Director / Head of Audio Business Development to become the global ambassador of our audio division and help position our studios as world-class creative partners across the entertainment industry. This is not a traditional operational or management role. We are looking for someone who brings industry credibility, strategic relationships, and commercial vision. The ideal candidate is recognized within the global audio community, has a strong network across gaming, entertainment, media, and production, and knows how to open doors, create opportunities, and elevate the reputation of our audio services internationally. This person will represent our audio division worldwide, develop strategic partnerships, attract high-profile projects, and act as the public face and creative authority of our global audio offering. Responsabilités clés Représentation dans l'industrie et visibilité des studios

• Act as the public-facing ambassador of our audio studios.
• Represent the studios at international events, conferences, festivals, and industry gatherings.
• Build and maintain strong visibility within the global audio, gaming, and entertainment communities.
• Position the studio as a premium creative partner for AAA, indie, and entertainment clients.

Développement des entreprises et partenariats

• Identify and develop new business opportunities globally.
• Leverage an existing network to generate leads, partnerships, and strategic relationships.
• Build trust with studios, publishers, production companies, and creative partners.
• Support pitching efforts and contribute to securing high-value audio projects.

Croissance stratégique

• Help define the long-term vision and market positioning of the audio department.
• Advise leadership on market trends, client expectations, and growth opportunities.
• Contribute to expanding the studio’s international presence and reputation.

Leadership créatif et industriel

• Bring credibility and thought leadership to the organization.
• Advocate for audio excellence and innovation.
• Mentor and inspire teams through experience, influence, and industry expertise (without direct people management responsibilities).

Ce que nous cherchons Expérience requise

• Extensive experience in the audio industry, ideally within video games, entertainment, post-production, music, or interactive media.
• Strong international network and established relationships across the industry.
• Recognized reputation and credibility within the global audio community.
• Proven track record in business development, partnerships, or strategic client relations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable representing a studio and engaging with executive stakeholders worldwide.

Profil idéal

• Visionary and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Passionate about audio, creative excellence, and industry innovation.
• Natural relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly autonomous and proactive.
• Bilingual (French/English) is a strong asset.

À propos de Side
Side (anciennement PTW) est un fournisseur mondial de développement et de services de jeux vidéo, offrant des solutions techniques et créatives à de nombreux plus grands développeurs et studios à travers le monde. Fondée en 2009 et s'appuyant sur 30+ ans d'expérience de notre société mère au Japon, Side est depuis devenue une force mondiale avec 20 studios répartis dans 14 pays en Amérique du Nord, en Europe, en Amérique du Sud et en Asie. 

Nos services leaders du secteur incluent le développement de jeux, la production artistique, la production audio, l'assurance qualité, la localisation, le contrôle qualité de la localisation, le support des joueurs, la gestion de communauté et les jeux de données.

Aidez-nous à faire connaître des histoires dans le monde ! Rejoignez une équipe mondiale de joueurs passionnÃs et contribuez à livrer des expériences de jeu inoubliables.

Découvrez notre côté de la vie. Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur Side: Global Leading Codev, Audio, Art & QA Company

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Audio Director

Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a highly connected and respected Audio Director / Head of Audio Business Development to become the global ambassador of our audio division and help position our studios as world-class creative partners across the entertainment industry.

This is not a traditional operational or management role. We are looking for someone who brings industry credibility, strategic relationships, and commercial vision. The ideal candidate is recognized within the global audio community, has a strong network across gaming, entertainment, media, and production, and knows how to open doors, create opportunities, and elevate the reputation of our audio services internationally.

This person will represent our audio division worldwide, develop strategic partnerships, attract high-profile projects, and act as the public face and creative authority of our global audio offering.

Key Responsibilities

Industry Representation & Studio Visibility

• Act as the public-facing ambassador of our audio studios.
• Represent the studios at international events, conferences, festivals, and industry gatherings.
• Build and maintain strong visibility within the global audio, gaming, and entertainment communities.
• Position the studio as a premium creative partner for AAA, indie, and entertainment clients.

Business Development & Partnerships

• Identify and develop new business opportunities globally.
• Leverage an existing network to generate leads, partnerships, and strategic relationships.
• Build trust with studios, publishers, production companies, and creative partners.
• Support pitching efforts and contribute to securing high-value audio projects.

Strategic Growth

• Help define the long-term vision and market positioning of the audio department.
• Advise leadership on market trends, client expectations, and growth opportunities.
• Contribute to expanding the studio’s international presence and reputation.

Creative & Industry Leadership

• Bring credibility and thought leadership to the organization.
• Advocate for audio excellence and innovation.
• Mentor and inspire teams through experience, influence, and industry expertise (without direct people management responsibilities).

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience

• Extensive experience in the audio industry, ideally within video games, entertainment, post-production, music, or interactive media.
• Strong international network and established relationships across the industry.
• Recognized reputation and credibility within the global audio community.
• Proven track record in business development, partnerships, or strategic client relations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable representing a studio and engaging with executive stakeholders worldwide.

Ideal Profile

• Visionary and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Passionate about audio, creative excellence, and industry innovation.
• Natural relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly autonomous and proactive.
• Bilingual (French/English) is a strong asset.