Recording Studio Manager Brazil & Mexico at Keywords Studios

São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Video Games, LocalizationIndustries

Requirements

+6 years’ experience in the Audio department
+5 years’ experience in team management and facility management
Very good communication skills – in English
Knowledge of the production tools
Knowledge of the gaming industry
Ability to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced gaming environment
Problem solving approach and decision maker
Analytical skills
Business travel availability required
Team management skills and leadership skills

Responsibilities

Oversee all the activities of the recording studio facility in the assigned location/s (Mexico & Brazil)
Monitor and schedule all ongoing Audio Projects
Support Portfolio Director and Production Managers in the successful execution of projects
Act as a promoter to implement procedures to increase productivity and efficiency in the assigned location/s in alignment with global strategy and targets
Monitor specific KPIs for efficiency
Implement global practises and workflow
Negotiate with vendors and actors according to Globalize requirements and specs
Manage & support direct reports to monitor and motivate the department
Set team and individual goals and monitor efficiency with the available tools
Give regular performance feedback
Implement KPIs and efficiency
Provide leadership and mentoring in project planning, resource forecasting and performance/personnel issues to all audio Project Managers
Attract, retain and help growth the best talent inside audio loc department
Ensure the department internal and external costs are on budget
Create proper analysis on costs and staff costs versus customers budget/portfolio budget forecast on a yearly basis and perform monthly updates supporting Financial Manager
Regularly review margins of the department and report results and discrepancies
Analyse cost versus productivity
Partner with all key stakeholders to make sure that project quotes, clients’ price list and rates are approved, available and expectations are met
Ensure the local studio strategy meets the Globalize targets
Collaborate with the Recording Studios team as part of Globalize in defining the local strategy and implementing it
Manage recording studio, facility, recording team, studio utilization and strategy to improve it
Support to Portfolio Directors, customer facing and selling
Dialogue with actors and local unions
External freelancers management
Expansion of studio facility for future business growth
Work closely with all locations and contribute to the growth of Keywords group

Skills

Recording Studio Management

Audio Production

Team Management

Project Scheduling

Facility Management

Portfolio Management

Customer Relations

Union Negotiation

Freelancer Management

Business Development

Operations Management

Productivity Optimization

Keywords Studios

Comprehensive service provider for video games

About Keywords Studios

Keywords Studios provides a wide range of services for the video games industry, supporting the entire lifecycle of game development. Their offerings include game-ready art, marketing, game development, functional and localization testing, text and audio localization, casting, audio post-production, community management, player support, and content moderation. The company utilizes proprietary technology to enhance its end-to-end platform, allowing clients to effectively bring their game concepts to life. Unlike many competitors, Keywords Studios focuses on delivering customized solutions that cater to the specific needs and budgets of their clients. The goal of Keywords Studios is to assist game developers and publishers in creating engaging digital content that entertains, connects, and educates players.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

$487.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Entertainment, GamingIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition may impact Keywords Studios' market share in the gaming industry.

Integration of acquired companies could pose operational challenges and affect service quality.

Reliance on major clients like Microsoft may lead to revenue volatility.

Differentiation

Keywords Studios offers end-to-end services for the entire game development lifecycle.

The company has a global presence with over 13,000 professionals in 25+ countries.

Proprietary technology enhances Keywords Studios' platform for digital content creation.

Upsides

Acquisition of Certain Affinity expands Keywords Studios' AAA game development capabilities.

Integration with Microsoft's Community Sift boosts AI-enabled content moderation services.

Private equity interest indicates strong market confidence and strategic growth potential.

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