Sound Designer (Talent Pool) Job at Nehslo, Inc. in New York

Nehslo Animation Studios is building a vetted Freelance Sound Designer Pool for upcoming animated and mixed-media productions. This pool will serve as a curated network of sound designers eligible for project-based engagement across original IP, episodic series, short-form content, and client productions.

Position Description
As a Freelance Sound Designer, you will build the sonic world of a production from the ground up. Sound at Nehslo is not an afterthought - it is part of the storytelling, and we're looking for designers who treat it that way. Duties may include but are not limited to:

Designing and building original sound palettes for characters, environments, and events

Recording, editing, and placing foley, ambience, and effects across the production

Collaborating with Directors and Composers to ensure sound and score serve a unified sonic vision

Mixing dialogue, effects, and music to broadcast or distribution specification

Delivering finished audio in formats compatible with Nehslo's post pipeline

Required Skills & Experience

Proven sound design experience on animated, film, or mixed-media productions

Strong creative instincts for building original sound worlds rather than relying on stock libraries

Experience recording, editing, and placing foley and original effects

Ability to mix to broadcast or streaming delivery specifications

Clear and effective communication in remote, cross-departmental environments

Preferred (But Not Required)

Proficiency in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, or equivalent DAW

Experience designing sound specifically for animation

Familiarity with Dolby Atmos, 5.1, or spatial audio workflows

Background in episodic, short-form, or commercial post production audio

Details / Scope

Flexible schedule; project-based engagement

Exceptional candidates may be considered for ongoing creative partnerships across the production slate

Classification & Work Type
Freelance / Contract

Location
Remote

Compensation Info

Compensation:

Varies

Backend Participation: Depends on project

Note:

This listing is part of our Talent Pool program. Submissions are accepted year-round, and suitable candidates may be contacted as new opportunities arise.
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