Sound Designer & Editor

Accountabilities

• Design and implement compelling sound effects, including ambience, hard effects, and creative audio elements, to strengthen the emotional impact and realism of narrative content.

• Record, edit, and synchronize Foley sounds with on-screen action, ensuring natural, detailed, and seamless integration.

• Clean and edit dialogue tracks by removing unwanted background noise, improving speech clarity, and maintaining consistent audio quality across scenes.

• Collaborate with editors, directors, composers, and other creative professionals to understand project requirements and translate creative direction into effective sound design.

• Perform final audio mixing by balancing dialogue, music, sound effects, and Foley to deliver cohesive, polished, and professional results.

• Ensure audio mixes comply with relevant loudness standards and technical specifications for different distribution platforms, as required.

• Conduct quality control checks to verify audio synchronization, consistency, technical accuracy, and freedom from errors before delivery.

• Organize, manage, and archive audio assets, session files, and project materials to support efficient collaboration, revisions, and future access.

• Troubleshoot technical issues involving audio software, hardware, file formats, and post-production workflows.

• Track and report departmental metrics, including mixing volume and recurring technical challenges, to support operational planning and workflow improvements.

• Stay current with industry developments, audio technologies, plugins, and best practices to continuously improve sound quality and production efficiency.

• Work collaboratively with the post-production and creative teams as an individual contributor, reporting to the Head of Post-production.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience as a Sound Designer, Audio Mixer, or in a comparable audio post-production role.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume content production environment, preferably involving scripted dramas or other narrative formats.

• A bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering, Music Production, Film, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

• Expert-level proficiency with a digital audio workstation (DAW), such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, or Adobe Audition.

• Strong understanding of audio signal flow, acoustics, sound design principles, Foley techniques, and professional mixing workflows.

• Proficiency with industry-standard audio plugins and tools for equalization (EQ), compression, noise reduction, reverb, and related audio processing tasks.

• Experience cleaning, editing, synchronizing, mixing, and mastering audio for professional content delivery.

• Familiarity with relevant loudness standards, technical delivery specifications, and audio quality control practices.

• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, particularly when managing multiple audio sessions and project assets.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain creative ideas and technical concepts clearly.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing tasks, and meet tight production deadlines without compromising quality.

• A proactive, resourceful approach to troubleshooting, with a strong work ethic and commitment to continuous improvement.

• A genuine passion for storytelling and the ability to use sound to enhance emotion, atmosphere, realism, and audience engagement.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with advanced audio restoration and noise reduction software, such as iZotope RX.

• Familiarity with spatial audio formats, including Dolby Atmos.

• A portfolio or showreel demonstrating sound design, dialogue editing, Foley, mixing, or other relevant audio post-production work.

Benefits

• Competitive contract compensation: Indicative rates of $10–$17 per hour for Asia-based candidates, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Remote work flexibility: Work remotely from India, with a distributed working environment spanning multiple global regions.

• Health insurance: Health coverage included as part of the stated benefits package, subject to applicable eligibility and contract terms.

• Paid time off: Time-off benefits, subject to applicable policies and contractor arrangements.

• Creative collaboration: Opportunities to work alongside experienced creative and post-production professionals on engaging narrative projects.

• Professional development: Exposure to evolving audio production technologies, creative workflows, and industry best practices.

• High-impact projects: The opportunity to contribute directly to the emotional quality, realism, and polish of digital storytelling content.

• Independent contributor role: Take ownership of audio deliverables while collaborating closely with creative and technical teams.