Immersive Film Sound Designer

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Project-based bonuses

Professional development

State-of-the-art studios & equipment

Collaborative environment

Diverse film projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Midrand, South Africa seeks a skilled Sound Designer to join its film production team. You will craft immersive sonic experiences that elevate storytelling and engage audiences, collaborating with directors, editors, and producers.

Design, record, edit, and mix sound effects, dialogue, and music; operate recording gear; and ensure final soundtracks meet technical and artistic standards while maintaining organized project files.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sound Designer in film/post-production.
• Proficiency with DAWs (Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live).
• Strong understanding of acoustics and mixing.
• Experience with field recording and Foley.
• Excellent ear for detail and spatial audio.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design, record, edit, and mix sound effects, Foley, dialogue, and music for film projects.
• Operate and maintain audio recording equipment and post-production software.
• Collaborate with the production team to guide the sonic direction of films.
• Ensure audio elements meet technical and artistic requirements for final delivery.
• Manage audio assets and organized project files.
• Perform sound editing and mixing to produce a polished soundtrack.

Skills

Sound design

DAW proficiency

Pro Tools

Logic Pro

Ableton Live

Field recording

Foley artistry

Acoustics understanding

Spatial audio

Detail-oriented

Job description

Placements24 in Midrand, South Africa seeks a skilled Sound Designer to join its film production team. You will craft immersive sonic experiences that elevate storytelling and engage audiences, collaborating with directors, editors, and producers.

Design, record, edit, and mix sound effects, dialogue, and music; operate recording gear; and ensure final soundtracks meet technical and artistic standards while maintaining organized project files.