Freelance Sound Designer – Horror Short Film
Posted 5 days ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: A graduate short film project in Edinburgh is seeking a skilled sound designer to create an intricate audio landscape for a psychological horror film focused on a young woman's emotional journey post-rhinoplasty. The role emphasizes Foley work for graphic scenes and requires collaboration with the director and editor to align sound design with the film's vision. The project has a delivery deadline of May 1, 2026, and offers hybrid or partially remote working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive sound design plan tailored to the film’s horror and psychological themes.
- Create, record, and edit Foley effects for key graphic scenes, ensuring realism and emotional impact.
- Integrate sound effects, ambient tracks, and dialogue to enhance narrative pacing and mood.
- Collaborate with the director and editor to align sound design with the film’s creative vision and reference materials.
- Prepare and deliver final audio mixes in accordance with festival submission standards.
- Participate in feedback sessions and make revisions as needed before final delivery.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in sound design for film, with a strong portfolio demonstrating work on horror or psychological genres.
- Advanced proficiency in Pro Tools and related audio editing software.
- Expertise in Foley recording, editing, and integration.
- Ability to interpret creative briefs and reference materials to achieve desired emotional and atmospheric effects.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a hybrid or remote setting.
- Availability to meet the project timeline, with final delivery required by May 1, 2026.
- Based in or able to work with a team in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, preferred.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
A graduate short film project based in Edinburgh is seeking a skilled sound designer to craft the audio landscape for a psychological horror film centered on a young woman's emotional journey after rhinoplasty. The project requires a creative professional who can deliver intricate, emotionally resonant sound design, with a particular emphasis on Foley work for graphic scenes. The film aims for festival submission and references a cinematic style that heightens tension and atmosphere through sound. Collaboration can be hybrid or partially remote, with a delivery deadline of May 1, 2026.
Deliverables
- Develop and execute a comprehensive sound design plan tailored to the film’s horror and psychological themes.
- Create, record, and edit Foley effects for key graphic scenes, ensuring realism and emotional impact.
- Integrate sound effects, ambient tracks, and dialogue to enhance narrative pacing and mood.
- Collaborate with the director and editor to align sound design with the film’s creative vision and reference materials.
- Prepare and deliver final audio mixes in accordance with festival submission standards.
- Participate in feedback sessions and make revisions as needed before final delivery.
Requirements
- Proven experience in sound design for film, with a strong portfolio demonstrating work on horror or psychological genres.
- Advanced proficiency in Pro Tools and related audio editing software.
- Expertise in Foley recording, editing, and integration.
- Ability to interpret creative briefs and reference materials to achieve desired emotional and atmospheric effects.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a hybrid or remote setting.
- Availability to meet the project timeline, with final delivery required by May 1, 2026.
- Based in or able to work with a team in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, preferred.
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