Aru Labs is looking for a Sound Designer / Re-recording Mixer for an upcoming independent web-series project being produced for a client.
This is a project-based opportunity , not a permanent position at Aru Labs .
The series is a character-driven story exploring startups, ambition, relationships, friendship, money and life .
We're looking for someone who can use sound to make the world of the series feel immersive, emotional and real .
What you'll do
Design the overall soundscape for the series
Clean and edit production dialogue
Build ambience and environmental sound
Create and source appropriate sound effects
Enhance key emotional and dramatic moments through sound
Work with production audio recorded on set
Edit and balance dialogue, ambience, effects and music
Perform final sound mixing and mastering
Maintain consistent audio quality across episodes
Prepare final audio masters for distribution
Collaborate with the Director and Editor throughout post-production
The sound world
The series moves between different environments, including:
Chennai and Indian city life
Startup offices and coworking spaces
Cafés and restaurants
Nightlife
Airports and travel
Investor and business environments
International cities
Bali and other lifestyle locations
We want the sound to help the audience feel where the characters are , rather than simply filling silence.
What we're looking for
Strong sound design portfolio
Experience with narrative storytelling
Strong dialogue editing and mixing skills
Understanding of ambience, Foley and sound effects
Professional knowledge of Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, Fairlight or similar tools
Good understanding of loudness and delivery standards
Strong attention to detail
Experience with films, web series, short films, documentaries, commercials or music projects is welcome.
Working arrangement
Remote: Yes
Travel: Not required
Engagement: Project-based / contract
Post-production: Following principal photography
Potential production locations: San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, London, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Bali and other global creative and startup hubs
International and India-based candidates are welcome.
Who you'll work with
You will work closely with:
Creator / Writer / Director
Video Editor
Director of Photography
Production Sound Recordist
Colorist
Composer / Music Producer
Ideal candidate
You might be a good fit if you:
Think about sound as part of storytelling
Know how to make environments feel alive
Understand when sound should be subtle and when it should drive a scene
Have strong dialogue cleanup and mixing skills
Can work independently in a remote setup
Are comfortable collaborating with a first-time Director
Have strong attention to detail
How to apply
Please send:
Portfolio / showreel
Examples of sound design or narrative work
Relevant credits
LinkedIn / Instagram
Software you work with Current location Availability during post-production Expected project fee / day rate or project rate Apply with the subject: Sound Designer — Web Series Client Project Aru Labs is coordinating this opportunity on behalf of the client.
Project-based. Fully remote.
If you believe great sound can make a scene feel completely different, we'd love to hear your work.
