Freelancer Audio Engineer
We are looking for an experienced Freelancer Audio Engineer to support us during an exciting and busy time for us. You will be responsible for the smooth running of games dialogue recording sessions for a multitude of games, from indie mobile to AAA console, helping to ensure the timely completion of agreed deliverables and milestones, to a very high standard. As an outsourcer, it is this that brings clients back, and it’s returning clients that keep the awards coming.
Based at SIDE's London HQ the successful candidate would be responsible for engineering games dialogue sessions in one of SIDE's London recording studios, working on often BAFTA award winning games.
The successful candidate must have extensive client facing experience and a really solid all round technical background, as well as a good set of ears.
It is vital that candidates are sufficiently technically minded across the board to be able to apply themselves to a range of skills and generally problem solve in a self-supporting manner.
- Engineer studio sessions – from wild dialogue recording to full mixing.
- experience as an engineer in a commercial postproduction recording studio, ideally working for some time with dialogue / ADR recording.
- Experienced user of Pro Tools and other DAWs.
- 100% comfortable with and enthused by audio / video / IT technology in general.
- Excellent client facing and internal communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
- Both a self-starter, able to work alone as and where necessary, and a team player, able to muck in at all levels to get the job done.
- Comfortable with taking instruction from senior members of staff and giving instruction to junior members of staff.
- Day rate of £150 - 200 per day based on experience level
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At SIDE, we are thrilled to invite you to apply for the position of Freelancer Audio Engineer, perfect for those with a real passion for audio and a talent for capturing exceptional sound experiences. As a Freelancer Audio Engineer, you will be at the heart of our creative process, overseeing dialogue recording sessions for a range of games, from indie mobile adventures to BAFTA-winning AAA console titles. Your role is all about ensuring the smooth running of these sessions while maintaining our high standard of quality, which is what keeps our clients coming back for more. You'll be based in our London headquarters, where your technical expertise will shine in our modern recording studios. Your experience in commercial postproduction will be invaluable as you work skillfully with dialogue and ADR recording using Pro Tools and other DAWs. A strong understanding of audio and video IT technology will enable you to tackle any challenges that arise, fostering both teamwork and independence as you contribute meaningfully. We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills who collaborates effectively and can effortlessly switch between giving and receiving instructions. If you're a motivated self-starter who enjoys connecting with clients and bringing sound design to life, this is the right opportunity for you. With a competitive day rate of £150-200 depending on your experience, your journey as a Freelancer Audio Engineer with SIDE is about to take off!
SIDE is a multi-award-winning provider of creative services, and has worked with many of the leading developers and publishers in the video games industry. Founded in 1997, SIDE's team of experienced casting and performance directors, production m...
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