Sound Designer / Re-Recording Mixer Jobs in Chennai Film and OTT Production (Tamil)

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Sound Designer / Re-Recording Mixer positions in Chennai's private Film and OTT Production (Tamil) sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Tamil Film and OTT Content Production employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Chennai.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Design the complete sound landscape of Tamil film and OTT productions including dialogue editing, Foley recording co-ordination, and sound effects design
• Edit and clean production dialogue tracks to remove noise, improve intelligibility, and prepare stems for the final re-recording mix
• Create and layer sound effects using production recordings, library assets, and original sound design elements to enhance the film's sonic world
• Co-ordinate Foley recording sessions with Foley artists to create footsteps, cloth, and prop sounds that synchronise perfectly with the picture
• Mix dialogue, music, and effects stems in the final re-recording mix to deliver a balanced, cinema-quality Tamil film soundtrack
• Deliver final mixed and mastered audio in the formats required for theatrical release, OTT platform ingest, and home video distribution
• Stay current with Dolby Atmos and other immersive audio formats increasingly required by OTT platforms and premium theatrical releases of Tamil films

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• 2 to 7 years of experience in post-production sound design and re-recording mixing for Tamil film, OTT, or ad film projects
• Expert proficiency in Pro Tools for multi-track audio editing, sound effects design, and final re-recording mixing workflows
• Strong understanding of Tamil cinema's sound design aesthetic, including the role of dialogue clarity, music integration, and SFX intensity
• Experience with Foley recording co-ordination and the ability to design and implement production and library sound effects creatively
• Knowledge of Dolby Atmos or other spatial audio mixing formats for OTT platform and theatrical release delivery
• Diploma in Sound Engineering or Sound Production from a recognised institution with a demonstrable portfolio of completed Tamil film or OTT projects
• Ability to work within post-production timelines, co-ordinate with directors and music composers, and deliver technically flawless final audio output
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Chennai.

✅ Required Skills