Remote Lead Sound Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Sound Engineer for an arts and entertainment client. The role leads sound design, mixing, and audio post-production from a fully remote setup, coordinating with creative teams across digital channels.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience as a sound engineer, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Pro Tools and Logic Pro. You will mentor junior engineers and supervise audio workflows in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record with professional audio work.
• Expertise in mixing, mastering, and sound restoration techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute high-quality sound mixing and mastering for film, music, and interactive media.
• Oversee audio post-production processes, ensuring clarity, impact, and adherence to project specifications.
• Collaborate with composers, sound designers, and directors to achieve optimal sonic results.
• Manage audio asset libraries and ensure efficient workflow for remote teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex audio technical issues in a remote production environment.
• Mentor junior audio engineers and maintain the highest technical standards.

Skills

Sound engineering

Pro Tools

Logic Pro

Portfolio

Audio restoration

Job description

About the Role Our client, a forward-thinking organization in the Arts & Entertainment space, is seeking an exceptional Remote Lead Sound Engineer to enhance their audio production capabilities. This fully remote position empowers a skilled engineer to lead sound design, mixing, and audio post-production efforts from anywhere in the world. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality audio output across various media projects, collaborating closely with creative teams through digital channels. This role demands a strong technical foundation, a keen ear for detail, and the ability to manage projects effectively in a distributed, remote setting, driving audio excellence without physical constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute high-quality sound mixing and mastering for film, music, and interactive media.
• Oversee audio post-production processes, ensuring clarity, impact, and adherence to project specifications.
• Collaborate with composers, sound designers, and directors to achieve optimal sonic results.
• Manage audio asset libraries and ensure efficient workflow for remote teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex audio technical issues in a remote production environment.
• Mentor junior audio engineers and maintain the highest technical standards.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Sound Engineer, with a proven portfolio of professional audio work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard DAWs (e.g., Pro Tools, Logic Pro) and audio hardware.
• Expertise in mixing, mastering, and sound restoration techniques.