Sound Designer & Foley Artist

Company Description Storia Pod GmbH is a creative audio production company focused on developing high-quality audio drama, immersive audiobooks, and podcast content. The team collaborates with writers, producers, and voice talent to bring engaging narratives to life through sound. Storia Pod GmbH values innovation, attention to detail, and strong collaboration across disciplines. The company aims to create immersive listening experiences for diverse audiences and platforms.

Role Description: This is a remote Sound Designer & Foley Artist role, available on a (full-time) or (part-time) basis. The role involves designing and creating realistic, immersive soundscapes for upcoming audio dramas, immersive audiobooks, and podcasts, including ambient sounds, sound effects, and foley elements that enhance narrative impact. The Sound Designer & Foley Artist will record and perform foley, clean, edit, and mix audio tracks, and ensure professional sound quality and consistency across projects. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with producers and writers on sound concepts, utilizing sound effects to serve dramatic scenes, organizing workflows efficiently, and strictly meeting production deadlines. The role also requires close coordination with the broader creative team to ensure that sound supports storytelling goals and overall production standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in audio engineering, sound design, and audio cleaning/restoration.
• Candidates should possess strong Sound Design and Foley skills, including the ability to create, record, and manipulate realistic sound effects and immersive soundscapes for dramatic narrative content.
• Candidates should possess solid Audio Editing and Mixing skills, with a strong understanding of how to employ sound effects to serve dramatic scenes using digital audio workstations (e.g., Pro Tools, Reaper, Logic Pro).
• Candidates should possess their own professional recording equipment and gear required to work remotely from home at a professional studio quality.
• Candidates should possess Music and Music Production skills, with the ability to integrate music and sound design to support mood and storytelling.
• Relevant experience in audio drama, audiobooks, podcast, film, or similar media production environments is beneficial.
• A degree or certificate in Audio Engineering, Sound Design, Music Production, or a related field is beneficial but not mandatory, with strong portfolio evidence.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, efficient work organization, attention to detail, and strict commitment to delivery deadlines in a remote (full-time or part-time) environment are required.