Freelance SFX Designer – Animated Social Videos

Twine; Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Twine is seeking a sound designer to craft engaging SFX for a series of short animated social videos. The role focuses on enhancing timing, supporting gags, and maintaining a cohesive sonic identity across content. Initial project covers 50 videos with potential for ongoing work.

Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, and Logic Pro proficiency is essential. Immediate start and ability to handle multiple short projects are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in sound design for animation or short-form social content.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating timing and motion-based effects.
• Excellent communication and responsiveness to feedback.
• Ability to manage multiple short projects with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement playful, high-quality SFX for animated social videos.
• Sync SFX precisely with movements, transitions and jokes to maximize impact.
• Maintain a consistent audio style while ensuring each video feels fresh.
• Collaborate with the creative team to understand tone and pacing.
• Deliver SFX-ready videos within timelines and adapt to feedback.
• Organize and archive SFX assets for future use.

Skills

Sound design

Comedic timing

Audio storytelling

Multitasking

Tools

Pro Tools

Adobe Audition

Logic Pro

Job description

This role involves crafting engaging and polished sound effects for a series of short animated social-media videos, each averaging 15 seconds. The focus is on enhancing comedic timing, supporting visual gags, and ensuring a cohesive sonic identity across all content. Music tracks will be provided, so your expertise will be dedicated to designing and placing SFX that elevate the viewing experience. The initial project covers 50 videos, with the possibility of ongoing work for future batches.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement playful, high-quality sound effects for animated social videos
• Sync SFX precisely with movements, transitions, and visual jokes to maximize comedic impact
• Maintain a consistent audio style while ensuring each video feels unique and fresh
• Collaborate with the creative team to understand the tone and pacing of each animation
• Deliver SFX-ready videos within agreed timelines and adapt to feedback as needed
• Organize and archive SFX assets for potential future use

Skills And Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in sound design for animation, especially short-form or social content
• Strong portfolio showcasing comedic timing and motion-based effects
• Proficiency with industry-standard audio editing software (e.g., Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Logic Pro)
• Ability to work efficiently on multiple short projects with tight deadlines
• Keen attention to detail and a creative approach to audio storytelling
• Excellent communication skills and responsiveness to feedback
• Availability for immediate start and potential for ongoing collaboration

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