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Audio Director Type: Full-time About the role We are seeking a highly connected and respected Audio Director / Audio Business Development Manager to become the global ambassador for our audio division and help position our studios as world-class creative partners in the entertainment industry. This is not a traditional operational or management role. We are looking for someone who brings sector credibility, strategic relationships and commercial vision. The ideal candidate is recognized within the global audio community, has a strong network in gaming, entertainment, media and production, and knows how to open doors, create opportunities and elevate the reputation of our audio services internationally. This individual will represent our audio division worldwide, will develop strategic partnerships, attract high-profile projects and act as the public face and creative authority of our global audio offering.Key ResponsibilitiesIndustry representation and studio visibilityAct as a public ambassador for our audio studios. Represent studios at international events, conferences, festivals and industry gatherings. Build and maintain strong visibility within the global audio, video gaming and entertainment communities. Position the studio as a premium creative partner for AAA, indie and entertainment clients. Business Development and PartnershipsIdentify 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 the delivery of high-value audio projects. Strategic GrowthHelp define the long-term vision and market positioning of the audio department. Advise management on market trends, customer expectations and growth opportunities. Contribute to the expansion of the studio's international presence and reputation. Creative and industrial leadershipBring credibility and thought leadership to the organization. Championing audio excellence and innovation. Mentor and inspire teams through experience, influence and sector expertise (without direct people management responsibilities). What We're Looking forExperience RequiredExtensive experience in the audio industry, ideally in video games, entertainment, post-production, music or interactive media. A strong international network and established relationships across the industry. Recognized reputation and credibility within the global audio community. A proven track record in business development, partnerships or strategic relationships with clients. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Comfortable representing a studio and engaging with executive stakeholders around the world. Ideal profileVisionary and entrepreneurial spirit. Passionate about audio, creative excellence and innovation in the industry. Natural relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills. Very autonomous and proactive. Bilingualism (French/English) is an important asset. About Side Side (formerly PTW) is a global provider of video game development and services, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the world's largest developers and studios. Founded in 2009 and building on 30+ years of experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown into a global force with 20 studios across 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America and Asia. Our industry-leading services include game development, production art, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization quality control, player support, community management, and datasets. Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and help deliver unforgettable gaming experiences. Discover our side of life. For more information, visit Side: Global Leading Codev, Audio, Art & QA Company -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Audio Director Type: Full-time About the RoleWe 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. 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 & PartnershipsIdentify 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 GrowthHelp 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 studioâs international presence and reputation. Creative & Industry LeadershipBring 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 Weâre Looking ForRequired ExperienceExtensive 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 ProfileVisionary 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. About Side Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.Experience our side of life. For more information, visit Side: Global Leading Codev, Audio, Art & QA Company Please mention the word **SIMPLIFYING** and tag ROjox when applying to show you read the job post completely (#ROjox). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants who read this and see they're human.