Sound Design for Music Video

BlockReel; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

BlockReel is seeking a creative Sound Designer to build a textured sonic landscape for an indie pop‑rock music video. This isn’t just cleaning dialogue; you’ll source and craft unique sound effects, layer ambiences, and shape a distinctive sonic identity that supports the visuals and editor’s rhythm.

The shoot is a one‑day studio session planned for November 2026, with post‑production lasting about three weeks starting mid‑November.

Qualifications

• Excellent portfolio with sound design for music-driven projects or short-form content.
• Own professional-grade sound design software and a good library of effects.

Responsibilities

• Source or create unique sound effects and ambiences.
• Layer textures to craft a distinctive sonic identity.
• Collaborate with the editor to integrate sound with visuals.

Skills

Sound design

Portfolio

Ambience layering

Texture creation

Tools

DAW

Sound libraries

Job description

An indie pop-rock music video, full of vibrant colors and whimsical, slightly surreal visual effects, needs a creative Sound Designer. We're looking for someone to craft an immersive sonic landscape that complements the energetic track and dreamlike visuals, going beyond just basic audio mixing. This isn't just about cleaning up dialogue, it's about building texture and atmosphere. You'll be responsible for sourcing or creating unique sound effects, layering ambiences, and shaping the overall sonic identity of the piece, working closely with the editor. We're looking for someone with a strong portfolio showcasing their sound design work, particularly for music-driven projects or short-form content. You should have your own professional-grade sound design software and a good library of effects, though we can budget for specific custom sounds if needed. The shoot is a 1-day studio shoot tentatively planned for November 2026, but the bulk of your work will be in post-production, which we anticipate starting in mid-November 2026 and lasting about 3 weeks. You can work remotely, but Chicago-based talent is a plus for occasional in-person check-ins if desired. This is a flat rate of $250 per day for your post-production work.

Applications close November 16, 2026.

Budget Range

$250/day flat