Senior Sound Designer for Psychological Drama (Remote)

BlockReel; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

On-set incidentals

Remote work possible

Job summary

BlockReel seeks a senior Sound Designer for a psychological drama feature. Based in Chicago, you’ll craft, edit, and mix dialogue, Foley, sound effects, and ambience to shape the film’s tone and emotional arc.

Remote work is possible, but expect regular in-person sessions during critical mixing. The project runs Nov–Dec 2026, 8–10 weeks, with a daily rate of $500–$800 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in feature film sound design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative and technical proficiency.
• Own professional-grade sound design software and workstation.
• Able to work in Chicago with some remote work; regular in-person sessions during critical mixing phases.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit and mix dialogue, Foley, sound effects and ambience.
• Collaborate closely with the director during post-production to realize the sonic vision.
• Ensure seamless integration of audio with the picture edit.

Skills

Sound design

Foley

Audio editing

Audio mixing

Collaboration

Tools

Pro Tools

Job description

BlockReel seeks a senior Sound Designer for a psychological drama feature. Based in Chicago, you’ll craft, edit, and mix dialogue, Foley, sound effects, and ambience to shape the film’s tone and emotional arc.

Remote work is possible, but expect regular in-person sessions during critical mixing. The project runs Nov–Dec 2026, 8–10 weeks, with a daily rate of $500–$800 depending on experience.