Sound Designer

Ministry of Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A government education agency in Singapore seeks a skilled Sound Designer to create audio products that support curriculum and communications. Responsibilities include recording and mixing audio tracks, creating sound narratives, and synchronising videos. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of sound engineering experience, proficiency with tools like Pro Tools and Izotope, and a creative approach to storytelling. Join a team that shapes the future of education through innovative audio solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in sound engineering.
• Proficiency in audio hardware and software.
• Familiarity with various audio recording techniques.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Record, edit, and mix audio tracks.
• Create and layer sounds for storytelling.
• Synchronise videos with audio.
• Experiment with AI-powered sound tools.

Skills

Sound engineering

Audio editing

Creativity in storytelling

Technical troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Pro Tools

Izotope

Waves plugins

Job description

What the role is:

As a Sound Designer in the Educational Technology Division, you will create audio products effectively to support curriculum, assessment, professional development and corporate communications.

What you will be working on:

• Record, edit and mix audio tracks such as vocal, music and sound effects, including enhancing sound quality to requirement
• Create, manipulate and layer sounds to support the narrative of stories
• Interpret story ideas and craft audio to fully bring stories to life
• Synchronise videos with audio tracks
• Experiment with and integrate AI-powered sound design tools to improve workflow efficiency

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in the sound engineering of media industry
• Proficiency in using audio hardware and software such as Pro Tools, Izotope and Waves plugins
• Familiarity with audio recording, editing and mixing including the use of recording equipment such as mixing consoles, sound systems, speakers, amplifiers and signal processors
• Strong understanding of various signal processing techniques and effects, such as equalisation, compression, reverb, delay and modulation
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues that may arise during recording or mixing
• Experience with AI-assisted audio software (e.g., for noise reduction, dialogue processing, or sound synthesis) would be an advantage
• Energetic and innovative, preferably with a keen interest in creative storytelling and adaptation to new audio technologies
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work well with people with diverse background
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams in a fast-paced environment
• Interested candidates may submit their showreel during application by including a weblink to the showreel in the Resume

You may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination. Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment.

If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

About Ministry of Education

The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation.The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.