Step into the forefront of immersive audio and help shape the future of sound in spatial computing. We’re partnering with a leading tech innovator seeking a seasoned Sound Effects Editor to join their in-house sound team. You'll be instrumental in crafting captivating soundscapes for cutting-edge immersive videos, pushing the boundaries of audio and redefining how we experience sound.
As a Sound Effects Editor, you’ll collaborate closely with the Audio Lead and the broader team to design and edit sound effects across diverse genres and styles. Your expertise will be crucial in building truly immersive experiences that blur the lines between the virtual and real worlds. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your traditional sound editing skills while pioneering new techniques in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design and edit sound effects for immersive videos, focusing on creating realistic and engaging soundscapes.
• Work closely with the Audio Lead and team to ensure seamless integration of audio elements.
• Adapt traditional sound editing workflows to new media experiences.
• Edit multichannel recordings, including surround formats and Ambisonic audio.
• Organize and manage sound libraries, utilizing metadata workflows.
• Occasionally create rough premixes for projects.
• Explore and implement new techniques and methodologies in immersive audio.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Collaborate effectively with clients, partners, and team leads.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in post-production sound, specializing in sound effects editing and sound design for surround and immersive audio formats.
• Proficiency in Pro Tools and Soundminer, including metadata workflows and sound library management.
• Extensive experience editing multichannel recordings in various surround formats and Ambisonic.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to adapt to new tools and workflows.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience with non-traditional media formats (VR, interactive, or gaming).
• Experience with Reaper.
• Experience with multichannel recording techniques.
• Basic command-line experience for running applications and scripts.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $90 to $100 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Our client, a leader in consumer electronics, is one of the greatest, most innovative, world-changing companies ever created! More like a cluster of start-ups versus a large company, they are single-handedly credited with creating some of the most impactful products of this generation.

Working alongside some of the brightest and most talented people, the work you do here will add up to something big that could not be done anywhere else.  There is no doubt that your best work will be brought out achieving some hefty goals at a heroic pace.

One thing we know is that you WILL NOT ever be bored.

Here are some more things you can expect:

• Wi-fi equipped shuttle service
• Free parking
• Onsite cafeteria

WORKING WITH AQUENT: long-term assignments with Aquent gets you access to some pretty cool things:
– You’re paid weekly
– Subsidized health (including term life and LTD) and dental benefits after your first four weeks of work (averaging at least 20 hrs/wk)
– Access to Fidelity 401(k)
– Access to FSA Program
– Direct deposit for your pay check
– Access to our Talent Rewards Program (we reward for referrals!)
– Access to free online courses via Aquent’s Gymnasium, to help you develop your skills: http://gymnasium.aquent.com/
– Access to free online courses via Lynda.com
– Aquent support: your Aquent Agent checks in with you during the course of your assignment to make sure you’re happy and progressing according to your expectations (we’re also there to be looking for new opportunities for you when you’re close to wrapping up)