Sound Designer (Remote)

Bored Panda; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech-driven media company is seeking a talented Sound Designer to join their remote team. Responsibilities include adding sound effects and music to videos watched by millions, and collaborating with a creative team. Candidates should have experience in sound design, proficiency in Adobe Premiere and DAWs like Reaper, and a passion for web video content. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in sound design with examples of work.
• Experience working with Adobe Premiere.
• Proficiency in standard DAWs, preferably Reaper.

Responsibilities

• Research and work with various sound effects and music databases.
• Add sound effects and music soundtracks to videos.
• Assist in audio-related tasks such as creating jingles.

Skills

Sound design

Teamwork

Independence

Initiative

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in music/audio technology or equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Reaper

Job description

We are one of the leading tech-driven media and entertainment companies, producing uplifting content in 17 languages for people of all ages. Known for award‑winning art and pop culture magazine boredpanda.com and TOP DIY channel Crafty Panda, we fight the world's boredom at an unprecedented speed: 160 million site views per month and 62 billion video views per year. Our team comprises over 500 creative individuals who work from 42 different countries and 3 offices, located in Vilnius, Lithuania.

If you're passionate about making a positive impact on the world and want to be part of a fast‑paced, innovative team, then we want to hear from you. We're always looking for talented and motivated people to join us on our mission to fight boredom and bring joy to billions of people worldwide. So why wait? Apply today and join the Pandas!

We are currently on the lookout for a talented Sound Designer (Remote) to join our enthusiastic and vibrant team for the YouTube channel Gotcha!. Our goal is to produce entertaining, straightforward and unique video content that caters to young viewers across the globe.

What You Will Do

• Research and work with various sound effects and music databases;
• Add sound effects and music soundtracks to prepared videos watched by 100M+ people every month;
• Work with purifying our video sounds stylistics;
• Be a part of a great creative team and work in a dynamic atmosphere;
• Have all the necessary tools to create freely;
• Have career opportunities;
• When needed aid the editing team by assisting in audio related tasks such as creating jingles, finding fitting audio, managing audio files and libraries.

What We Expect

• Experience in sound design (please provide short video showreel / example of your work you've done for any commercials, film, TV, YouTube or other video platforms);
• Experience working with Adobe Premiere;
• Experience with industry standard DAWs capable of exporting XMLs, preferably Reaper;
• Love for web video content;
• Fluent in English;
• Great teamwork skills;
• Independence and initiative;
• Desire to learn and grow.

Desired Qualifications (it would be a plus)

• Degree in music / audio technology or equivalent work experience;
• Interest in generative music and procedural sound;
• Experience as a sound designer or music composer.

Salary : 700-1000 EUR / month gross

If you meet these requirements we are waiting for your application!