Senior Sound Designer

Perspective Pictures; Wes-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 223,200 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency is seeking a Senior Sound Designer to join their team in South Africa. This fully remote role offers flexibility and requires expertise in audio post-production for various media types. Responsibilities include sound designing for films, mixing audio to broadcast standards, and collaborating with a creative team. The ideal candidate will have strong Pro Tools skills, a passion for storytelling through sound, and a demonstrable portfolio. Join a dynamic, fast-growing environment and help shape the future of audio production.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Pro Tools and sound design workflows.
• Excellent understanding of audio mixing, mastering, and sound editing.
• Skilled in dialogue editing, noise reduction, and audio restoration.
• Musical ability or composition experience is advantageous.
• Organised and efficient in managing technical setups and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Managing audio post-production from initial brief to final delivery.
• Collaborating with directors, producers, and clients on audio work.
• Attending client reviews and internal creative meetings as needed.

Skills

Pro Tools

Audio mixing

Dialogue editing

Sound restoration

Audio composition

LucidLink

Frame.io

G-Drive

Slack

Parsec

Storytelling through sound

Job description

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Are you a kick-ass sound designer with a passion for crafting immersive audio worlds?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced creative environment where your technical and creative abilities can truly shine? If so, we want you to join our team at Perspective Pictures.

Perspective Pictures is seeking talented Senior Sound Designers to help shape the audio behind some of the best video content on the planet - and play a key role in building our audio team in Cape Town.

This is a fully remote contractor role (initially), offering flexibility and the opportunity to work with a dynamic, fast-growing creative agency.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Sound designing for a wide range of content — from branded films to fast-paced social edits to cinematic documentary pieces.
• Mixing and mastering audio to broadcast-ready standards.
• Cleaning, repairing, and enhancing production sound (dialogue, SFX, ambiences).
• Composing original music when required, or integrating and adapting existing score.
• Collaborating closely with remote directors, editors, producers, and other creatives.
• Working efficiently across multiple projects in a fast-moving production pipeline.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong experience with Pro Tools and professional sound design workflows.
• Excellent understanding of audio mixing, mastering, and sound editing for digital content.
• Skilled in dialogue editing, noise reduction, and general audio restoration.
• Musical ability or composition experience is a big advantage.
• Comfortable working in LucidLink / Frame.io / Slack / G-Drive / Parsec.
• Organised & efficient; confident managing your own technical setup, plugins, backups, and session workflows independently.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines.
• Demonstrable portfolio of sound design and mixing work across various types of content.
• A passion for storytelling through sound and a hunger to create some cool sh*t.
• A sharp ear for detail and high quality control standards on final deliveries.
• Interest in emerging AI audio tools and new production technology.
• Up-to-date with trends in film, advertising, and sound design.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing audio post-production from brief to final delivery for assigned projects.
• Liaising closely with editors, directors, producers, and clients to deliver exceptional audio work.
• Attending and contributing to client reviews, mix sessions, and internal creative meetings when needed.
• Regular communication with the team to update them on progress, challenges, and new technical developments.

How to Apply

• Hit Easy Apply and include a portfolio or reel demonstrating your sound design, mixing, and audio repair work.
• Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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