Production Manager - Game Audio

Side is looking for Production Managers to join our Audio Production team in Shanghai, supporting the delivery of voice recording and dialogue production projects for video games.

Working with international clients, voice talent, directors and studio teams, you will manage projects from initial planning and casting through recording, post-production and final audio delivery.

This is a hands-on, client-facing role requiring strong project management, communication and organisational skills. You will be responsible for coordinating production schedules, managing budgets and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to client expectations.

We have two opportunities available within the team.

What You'll Do

• Manage multiple voice and audio production projects, ensuring schedules, budgets and client requirements are met.
• Coordinate voice casting, auditions, talent bookings, recording sessions and production resources.
• Prepare project estimates, production schedules, recording scripts and supporting materials.
• Liaise with voice actors, agents, directors, recording engineers and external freelancers, including negotiating fees where required.
• Coordinate studio recording and post-production activities, tracking progress through to final audio delivery.
• Manage script revisions, scheduling changes and evolving client requirements throughout production.
• Maintain regular client communication, provide production updates and resolve or escalate issues promptly.
• Track project costs, review relevant vendor and talent agreements, and prepare client invoices.
• Collaborate with international Side studios and internal teams to support effective production workflows.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in project management, production coordination or a similar role involving multiple projects and stakeholders.
• At least 2 years' experience managing multiple project budgets, with individual budgets exceeding RMB 215,000 (approximately USD 30,000).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua) and English.
• Excellent client-facing, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, including working knowledge of formulas such as SUMIFS and COUNTIFS for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness and the ability to respond effectively to changing project requirements.
• Interest in video games, game production and the wider digital media industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in video game production, voice recording, audio production, localisation or related creative industries.
• Familiarity with casting, recording schedules, dialogue scripts or audio post-production workflows.
• Experience working with international clients or cross-functional production teams.
• Additional language skills in Japanese and/or Korean.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of RMB 10,000–16,000 per month, depending on experience.
• 13th-month salary.
• Additional company benefits.
• Opportunity to contribute to international video game projects and work with creative and technical teams across Side's global studio network.

Who We Are

Side is a global video game development and services provider, delivering technical and creative solutions to leading developers and studios worldwide.

Our services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localisation, localisation QA, player support, community management and datasets.

Our international teams collaborate to deliver high-quality gaming experiences for players around the world.

Help us bring stories to the world!

For more information, visit www.side.inc.

Minimum 2 years' experience in project management, production coordination or a similar role involving multiple projects and stakeholders. At least 2 years' experience managing multiple project budgets, with individual budgets exceeding RMB 215,000 (approximately USD 30,000). Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua) and English. Excellent client-facing, organisational and problem-solving skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, including working knowledge of formulas such as SUMIFS and COUNTIFS for data analysis and reporting. Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and collaborate effectively across teams. Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness and the ability to respond effectively to changing project requirements. Interest in video games, game production and the wider digital media industry.