Hatch · 1 week ago
Sound Designer (Contract)
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expHatch is on a mission to help people build better sleep habits through innovative smart sleep devices and content. The Sound Designer (Contract) will be responsible for shaping the sonic identity of Hatch's content slate, focusing on meditation and mindfulness experiences, while collaborating closely with producers to ensure high-quality audio delivery.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with Producers to devise the tone, style and sonic identity of a show, culminating in a proof of concept delivered on a clear timeline that guides production
Using creative briefs, pitches, and Hatch content’s guiding principles, independently design and propose music, sound effects, and ambience that achieve the sonic objective of a channel
During pre-production, begin collecting and organizing elements that will be in the final product, including original music, themes, and curated library material
In advance of principal recording, conduct tech checks with any third-party studios, run an audio test, and communicate Hatch’s file specifications and recording standards
Ensure all recorded audio, whether captured in a professional grade studio or remotely, is aligned with Hatch’s standards of quality
Oversee recording sessions, monitoring and troubleshooting from a technical perspective as needed
Design and implement soundscapes, original music, and effects for meditation, sound bath, and narrative audio experiences
Edit and mix dialogue to ensure clarity, consistency, and natural pacing
Deliver strong V1s efficiently and incorporate feedback through focused revision cycles
Integrate original and library music, ensuring seamless transitions and balanced interaction between voice, music, and sound effects
Mix and master audio specifically for Hatch hardware, ensuring optimal playback on device
Adhere to tight deadlines and communicate proactively about timelines, risks, and dependencies
Compose and produce original music and sound design for meditation and mindfulness content
Identify musical and sonic opportunities within scripts or briefs
Collaborate with Producers and composers when applicable, ensuring all music aligns with creative direction and functional intent
Partner with producers and writers in pre-production to anticipate sound design needs and establish sonic direction early
Partner closely with Producers to clarify feedback early and translate direction into thoughtful creative iteration and decision-making
Communicate progress, questions, and tradeoffs clearly to support smooth handoffs and delivery
Maintain organized session files, stems and documentation to support efficient revisions and delivery
Contribute to evolving best practices for sound design and post-production workflows
Deliver final audio assets in the correct formats for both hardware and off-platform listening experiences
Ensure all final mixes meet quality, balance, and level standards before entering the Hatch content catalog
Own final QC, on hardware devices, verifying optimal audio experience across all listening environments
Master post-production workflows for meditation, mindfulness, and other Hatch content types
Complete at least one full production cycle for a scripted single-voice or immersive audio project
Establish efficient session organization and workflow to ensure efficiency, reducing bottlenecks in revisions and final asset delivery
Take ownership of sound design and mixing for multiple projects, working across different content types
Contribute original music or sound design to meditation or sound bath channels
Build strong working relationship with producers and stakeholders
Lead the sound design and mixing for a major meditation or mindfulness project, from development through final delivery
Help refine sound design best practices and reference materials
Support the development of a resource library for sound assets, helping to streamline the use of SFX, music cues, and dialogue processing templates
Mentor or assist in onboarding junior team members or freelancers, helping scale the sound design function for future growth
Innovate within the sound design process, introducing new tools or techniques (such as AI-assisted audio tools or immersive audio formats) that improve efficiency or creative output
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in sound design, audio editing, or music composition, ideally in meditation, wellness, podcasting, or immersive audio
Expertise in Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, or Reaper, with a deep understanding of mixing and mastering for voice-driven content
Demonstrated ability to design music and soundscapes that elevate voice and create cohesive experiences
Strong mixing and QC skills, including experience delivering audio for specific playback devices
Comfort taking feedback from non-technical stakeholders and executives and iterating it creatively
Ability to balance creative direction with technical execution, delivering high-quality work within structured timelines and revision cycles
Familiarity with audio asset management, version control, and efficient deliverable formatting
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across teams of producers, editors, and talent
Comfort experimenting with AI-assisted and emerging audio tools, using them thoughtfully to increase efficiency, streamline workflows, and support creative iteration while maintaining high-quality standards
Preferred
Experience working with voice actors and musicians in a recording environment
Knowledge of spatial or immersive audio formats (e.g., Dolby Atmos, binaural sound design)
Experience designing or programming sound and light together, or working within mixed-media experiences that combine audio with visual, physical, or interactive elements
Benefits
We’re a certified Great Place to Work!
93% of our employees say Hatch is a great place to work.
You’ll work with an amazing leadership team that truly values employees and leads with our company values every day.
We help people sleep better! Our products make a meaningful impact on people’s lives.
Our team is collaborative, fun, and full of brilliant minds.
We’re backed by world-class investors and growing fast!
We support flexibility with a remote-friendly work environment.
Company
Hatch
Hatch offers a suite of smart sleep products to help humans of all ages and stages develop and maintain natural healthy sleep habits.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$27.1MKey Investors
True Ventures
2020-05-04Series B· $9.8M
2018-09-19Series A· $6.5M
2017-06-13Series A· $3.8M
Leadership Team
Ann Crady Weiss
Co-founder
Recent News
2025-09-22
Government of Canada
2025-06-11
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