Audio Director for Kids’ Animated Pilot

Audio
Remote
July 26, 2024
$30 - $40 / hour
Freelance
Urgent
Application ends: September 20, 2024
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Job Description

Audio Director for Kids’ Animated Pilot

Company: Motion Bounty

Location: Remote (with potential on-site sessions)

Job Type: Freelance/Contract

Hourly Rate: $30 – $40 per hour, based on experience

Application Deadline: September 20th 2024

About Us:

Motion Bounty is an innovative entertainment recruiting company and production house that develops captivating projects and intellectual properties. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Audio Director to join our team for a kids’ animated pilot. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a creative and engaging project with a passionate team.

Job Description:

As the Audio Director for our kids’ animated pilot, you will oversee all aspects of the audio production process, ensuring the highest quality sound for our final product. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Voice Over Direction: Coordinating and directing voice actors to ensure performances meet the artistic vision and maintain consistency.
  • Audio File Management: Organizing, naming, and storing audio files properly, ensuring formats and bit rates meet technical requirements.
  • Sound Design and Foley: Supervising the creation and integration of sound effects and Foley to enhance the animation.
  • Music Supervision: Collaborating with composers and music supervisors to integrate the musical score seamlessly.
  • Audio Editing: Overseeing the editing of dialogue, sound effects, and music, ensuring elements fit together harmoniously.
  • Mixing and Mastering: Supervising final mixing and mastering processes to balance audio levels and ensure clarity.
  • Quality Control: Conducting final quality checks to ensure all audio elements meet project standards.
  • Collaboration: Working closely with directors, producers, animators, and other departments to align audio with visual and narrative elements.
  • Budget and Schedule Management: Managing the audio production budget and schedule, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget.
  • Technical Oversight: Implementing best practices and ensuring the use of the latest audio technologies and techniques.
  • Team Leadership: Leading and mentoring the audio team, providing guidance, feedback, and support.
  • Problem Solving: Addressing technical or creative challenges that arise during the audio production process.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as an Audio Director or similar role in animation or related fields.
  • Strong knowledge of audio production techniques, technologies, and best practices.
  • Excellent organizational and file management skills.
  • Proficiency in audio editing, mixing, and mastering software (e.g., Source Connect, Pro Tools, Adobe Audition).
  • Experience directing voice over sessions.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage budgets and schedules effectively.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

How to Apply:

Please click apply, and make sure to upload your resume, and demo reel on your Motion Bounty “Resume” page. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially scheduling an interview with the hiring team!

Motion Bounty is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Note: This is a freelance/contract position for the duration of the project, with the possibility of future opportunities based on performance and company needs.