Freelance Sound Designer – Central London – Remote (Outside IR35)

Nicholas Howard Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Freelance Sound Designer to join a growing podcast division. The role requires pro-level experience with Adobe Audition and Descript, focusing on editing and mixing audio for interviews and podcasts. Weekend availability is essential, and the role supports remote collaboration across US/UK time zones, offering up to 40 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Pro-level experience with Adobe Audition & Descript.
• A strong ear for interview mixing & voice post-production.
• Solid understanding of mixing/mastering fundamentals.
• Weekend availability (paid at standard hourly rates).
• Familiarity with remote recording workflows and tools.
• A collaborative mindset — working with teams across NYC, the US, and UK.

Responsibilities

• Edit & Mix Interviews and Podcasts.
• Confidently navigate Adobe Audition and Descript workflows.
• Use fades, FX, automation, and panning to enhance audio.
• Apply EQ, compression, and limiting for platform-ready mixes.
• Manage remote recording tools and dual-end syncs.

Skills

Adobe Audition

Descript

Mixing/Mastering fundamentals

Interview mixing

Remote recording workflows

Job description

We have a large number of permanent, contract and fixed term jobs across the UK and Europe within a wide range of fields of work

Freelance Sound Designer – Central London – Remote (Outside IR35)

Sound Designer (Freelance, outside IR35)
Up to 40 hours/week | Saturday-Wednesday
Remote (US/UK time zone overlap required)

Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Freelance Sound Designer.

Join a global leader in business intelligence as we grow theirpodcast division! They’re looking for anenergetic, detail-driven Sound Designerwith a passion for audio storytelling and weekend availability. If you’re a pro at sculpting clean, compelling sound and thrive in remote collaboration, this gig is for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Edit & Mix Interviews and Podcasts
  Clean, EQ, compress, and enhance dialogue for professional, polished sound.
• Waveform & Text-Based Editing
  Confidently navigate Adobe Audition and Descript workflows, including spectral editing and multitrack sessions.
• Creative Audio Shaping
  Use fades, FX, automation, and panning to bring audio to life.
• Mastering for Broadcast
  Apply EQ, compression, and limiting for LUFS-compliant, platform-ready mixes.
• Remote Recording Know-How
  Work with tools like Riverside, SquadCast, and Descript Rooms, managing dual-end syncs and backups.

What You Bring:

• Pro-level experience withAdobe Audition & Descript
• A strong ear forinterview mixing & voice post-production
• Solid understanding ofmixing/mastering fundamentals
• Weekend availability (paid at standard hourly rates)
• Familiarity withremote recording workflowsand tools
• A collaborative mindset — you’ll be working with teams acrossNYC, the US, and UK

Work Schedule:

• Saturday to Wednesday (up to 40 hrs/week), overlapping with US/UK hours.
• Remote-friendly, but must be comfortable collaborating across time zones.

Should you wish to be considered for this position, please apply below.