About Audiokinetic
Audiokinetic is the leading provider of cross-platform audio solutions for interactive media and gaming, and sets new standards in interactive audio production for location-based entertainment, automotive, consumer electronics, and training simulation. A trusted and strategic partner to the world’s largest interactive media developers and OEMs, Audiokinetic has a long-established ecosystem of allies within the audio industry and amongst platform manufacturers. The company’s middleware solutions include the award-winning Wwise® and SoundSeed®, as well as Wwise Automotive™ and Strata™.
Audiokinetic, a Sony Group Company, is headquartered in Montréal, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Tokyo, Japan, Shanghai, China, and Hilversum, The Netherlands.
Join our team and help shape Audiokinetic’s presence in Japan!
As Country Manager, you will lead Audiokinetic's operations in Japan, driving business growth, managing a dedicated and multidisciplinary local team, and building strong partnerships. Reporting to the Head of Operations and collaborating closely with the leadership team, you will align local strategies with global objectives while tailoring efforts to the unique needs of the Japanese market.
Success in this role depends on your ability to build trust-based relationships with clients and partners while fostering Audiokinetic’s collaborative and approachable culture within the team. As a dynamic leader, you’ll strike the right balance between professionalism and adaptability, ensuring the local team and customers experience the same innovative and personable ethos that defines Audiokinetic globally.
This is a unique opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact on the world of Interactive Audio in Japan as part of a collaborative, forward-thinking company.
Key Responsibilities
The work involves, but is not limited to, the following :
This position requires occasional travel (domestic and international).
Requirements
What do you bring to the team?
9 or equivalent) and English (TOEIC>
945 or equivalent).
Benefits
Why join the Audiokinetic team?
We are looking for people passionate about interactive audio in games, virtual reality, and interactive experiences. We value creativity, curiosity, attention to detail, collaboration, autonomy and initiative. We cultivate an inclusive work environment, creating a space where every collaborator is invited to express themselves.
Japan Country Manager • Shibuya, Tokyo, JP