Remote Senior Sound Engineer & Designer for Audio Projects

Placements24

Mtubatuba Local Municipality

Hybrid

ZAR 1,334,000 - 1,834,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible remote working arrangements

Remote work infrastructure stipend

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Sound Engineer and Designer for a remote role in immersive audio productions across film, podcasts, and interactive installations. You will capture, edit, mix, and master to deliver high-quality sound that supports storytelling and creative expression.

You will design soundscapes, manage on-site field recordings when needed, supervise project files, and collaborate with directors and producers.

Qualifications

5–7 years of professional sound engineering and design experience.
Experience in arts and entertainment projects.
Proficiency with DAWs listed (Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, Cubase).
Strong understanding of acoustics and psychoacoustics.
Remote work experience managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

Record, edit, mix, and master audio for film, podcasts, and games.
Design soundscapes, effects, and Foley to enhance storytelling.
Operate and maintain professional audio recording equipment and software.
Collaborate with directors, producers, and other creatives to realize sonic vision.
Conduct field recordings and on-location sound capture as needed.
Troubleshoot audio-related technical issues and manage archives.
Stay informed about latest audio technology and industry trends.