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Calgary, Canada
$75 USD per hour
I'm Leon Riskin, composer and sound designer at Ionics. A preferred and a Verified freelancer on this platform. I've been in the sound industry for over 15 years, scored numerous commercials, created custom soundtracks for 100+ video games, Created backing tracks, composed songs, based on clients drafts, and enhanced damaged recordings. You can find samples of my work in the portfolio below and more demos can be presented upon request. I've been on the platform since 2008 and gained 150+ five star ratings and positive reviews. Check out below what customers think about my work, and get in touch if you want to discuss your project.

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North York, Canada
$45 USD per hour
Over the years I’ve helped startups, brands, and entrepreneurs turn their ideas into something real, whether that’s a logo that sparks recognition, a website that actually works, or a pitch deck that closes deals. My skillset is broad but focused where it matters: ✔️Graphic Design: Logos, branding, illustrations, packaging, social media. ✔️UI/UX: Web and mobile design with prototypes that make sense. ✔️Web Development: WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, custom builds in PHP and Python Flask. ✔️Decks & Presentations: Sales decks, investor decks, and client-winning slides. Every project is personal to me. I take time to understand your vision, bring my creativity into it, and make sure the end result feels right not just “done.” If you’re looking for someone who blends creativity with practical execution, let’s collaborate and make your project stand out.

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Stillwater Lake, Canada
$40 USD per hour
"A young, driven, high energy, fun, versatile and creative mind that never stops." From his home in Nova Scotia, Canada, Tyler Crane has developed quickly as an artist with great passion, a knack for storytelling, and a strong work ethic. While studying new techniques, and approaches to art daily, Tyler maintains a versatile skillset and has worked professionally in freelance Illustration and graphics design for the past 5 years specializing in digital painting, animal drawing, traditional watercolor, children's book illustration, cartoons, and comic book art.

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NORTH VANCOUVER, Canada
$40 USD per hour
Hi there. I'm Josh, the leading YouTube specialist here on Freelancer. Let me give you some background of myself. For the past 8 years I've been doing YouTube for a living. I've found and run many popular channels on YouTube with 100,000's of subscribers. I also run a company called TheTubePros where I help businesses and individuals build a larger audience on YouTube. I've gained a reputation on Freelancer for my continued success in the YouTube space. Last year I also won the 'YouTube Silver Plaque' award from the Global Head of Content Operations, YouTube, for my ability. If you require YouTube related work, or video production, open a chat line! Also check out my website and portfolio page below. Here you can see some of the many channels I've founded, my video production work, and much more. Portfolio: thetubepros(dot)com Cheers, -Joshua

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Toronto, Canada
$25 USD per hour
Audio Specialist | Music Technology & Digital Media Expert I hold a Bachelor of Music and a Master's degree in Music Technology & Digital Media. I specialize in: ✅ Podcast & Audiobook Editing – Experienced in iZotope RX and Descript for audio restoration, cleaning, and enhancement. I love making dialogue sound professional and polished! ✅ Sound Editing & Sound Design for Film – Skilled in handling music, dialogue, foley, and ambiences to create immersive soundscapes. ✅ Mixing & Audio Production – Produced and mixed an album during my master’s degree and have been refining my craft ever since. Send me your tracks, and I'll bring them to life! ✅ Basic Video Editing – While audio is my forte, I also work with DaVinci Resolve for simple video edits. Let’s collaborate! I’d love to help bring your project to life.

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Toronto, Canada
$65 USD per hour
Looking for a professional audiovisual producer or photographer? You’ve found the right person! Hi, I’m Heck from Toronto, and I’m excited to collaborate with you. My Background: ✔ 15 years of experience ✔ BA & Post-Graduate in Film & Television ✔ Digital Photography Diploma ✔ Ongoing certifications & courses (I’m always learning!) What I Do: Creative production & audiovisual services – videography, audio design, editing, and post-production Photography & retouching – from portraits to product photography 2D animation & motion graphics – including stop-motion & artisan techniques Advanced tech skills – expert in professional cameras, Adobe Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, etc.) Screenwriting & content creation – storytelling that engages Project development & team coordination – from concept to final execution Acting – yes, even in front of the camera! Tutoring & coaching – design, photography, and more, tailored to your needs …and much more! Industries I’ve Worked In: Fashion, social media, e-commerce (Amazon & web stores), corporate, product photography/videography, and beyond. Pro Equipment I Use: 4K Panasonic cameras, Aputure lighting, Sennheiser audio, stabilizers (gimbal, slider, drone, shoulder rig), GoPro, and more! Let’s bring your vision to life!?

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St. Catharines, Canada
$85 USD per hour
I am eager to be hired by you today to work on your jobs. I have strong experience in Audio Services, as well as a large number of computer and programming skills as I have been working in these areas for over 30 years. Throughout my career I have also worked as an Application Developer using multiple languages and technologies. Kindly consider my portfolio for your project.

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Calgary, Canada
$20 USD per hour
I strongly believe that I can provide a group of skill sets that will help greatly improve a business or idea. My objectives are to take my professionalism to the next level through as much experience and hard work as I can, and In turn help you be the best you can be. I have achieved a Bachelors degree in the Fine Arts, Majoring in Drawing and have been practicing in many different areas of the creative market for over 5 years. Fine arts (especially drawing) are a very broad term, particularly when it comes to the arts in Calgary and the related creative industries.For much of my degree I followed a path that lead me to study and practice both Design/Advertising and Drawing/Multimedia Arts. I strongly believe that my skills and knowledge can be applied in very interesting and unique ways, ranging from 2D Animation, to Prototype Design and Layout Design. This flexibility allows me to seek a position and possibly a career path that is geared to further myself as a professional through experience and good ethics. Most importantly I aim to take my skills and creative knowledge to the next level as they are essential to creating value within a company and growth within myself. Thank you for your time and I look forward to working with you!

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Dartmouth, Canada
$35 USD per hour
Advertising professional available for freelance, contract, full-time, part-time, temporary, or casual work
A sound designer is an audio professional who creates, records, edits, and mixes sound effects, ambiences, and audio elements that bring films, games, ads, and interactive media to life. Hiring a freelance sound designer gives you access to specialist ears, custom-built sonic assets, and the technical mixing skills needed to make your project sound polished and immersive. Whether you need foley for a short film, weapon sounds for a video game, or a sonic identity for a brand, a freelance sound designer translates creative direction into finished audio that elevates the viewer or player experience.
A sound designer shapes the audio layer of a project from raw recordings and synthesized elements into a final, mixed soundscape. The work is part creative, part technical, and the deliverables vary by medium. In film and video, sound designers handle dialogue editing, foley, ambient beds, and effects design. In games, they build interactive audio systems, design adaptive sound effects, and integrate audio into engines. In advertising and branding, they craft sonic logos, transitions, and stingers that reinforce identity.
Commercially, sound design is what separates an amateur production from a professional one. Audiences rarely notice good sound design consciously, but they always notice when it is missing. A skilled sound designer adds emotional weight, spatial realism, and narrative clarity that picture alone cannot deliver.
Freelance sound designers handle a wide range of audio production tasks depending on the medium and project scope. Common deliverables include:
Professional sound designers work across a range of digital audio workstations and middleware. The toolset a freelancer references in their portfolio is a useful indicator of their specialism. Common platforms include:
Sound design crosses multiple sectors. Freelance sound designers regularly work with:
The single best evaluation tool is the showreel. Listen with headphones, focus on detail, and judge whether the work matches the medium you are producing for. A reel built around cinematic trailers tells you little about a freelancer's ability to design adaptive audio for a mobile game, and vice versa.
Beyond the reel, look for these signals:
Useful interview questions to ask candidates include:
Freelancer.com gives you direct access to a global pool of audio professionals across every sub-discipline of sound design — from foley artists and game audio specialists to sonic branding experts and post-production mixers. You can review portfolios, listen to showreels, read verified client reviews, and shortlist candidates whose experience genuinely matches your project. Freelancer.com supports projects of any scale, from a single SFX commission to ongoing audio post for an entire series, and the bidding model means you receive competitive proposals from freelancers worldwide. Milestone Payments protect your budget by releasing funds only as agreed deliverables are met.
Ready to bring your project to life with professional audio?
Hiring a sound designer is straightforward when you treat the brief as the foundation of the entire engagement. Audio work hinges on specifics — medium, format, runtime, and technical specs — so a precise project post will attract proposals from freelancers whose specialism actually matches your needs. The three steps below walk you through posting, reviewing bids, and awarding the project on Freelancer.com.
The quality of your project post directly determines the quality of the bids you receive. Sound design is a broad discipline, so a vague brief will pull in unsuitable candidates while a detailed one filters for freelancers with the right reel, tools, and delivery experience. Head to the
Bids are short proposals, not just price quotes. A strong bid from a sound designer will reference the medium, propose a creative approach, raise sensible questions about source material, and give a realistic timeline. Read each proposal carefully and use the chat to clarify scope before shortlisting.
The final decision combines proposal quality with profile evidence. For sound design, consistency across a portfolio matters more than a single standout piece — you want a freelancer who delivers reliable quality across multiple projects in your medium. Weigh ratings, reviews, and reel depth together before awarding.
Timelines depend heavily on scope. A short brand sting or podcast episode edit can turn around in a few days, while full sound design and mix for a short film typically takes one to three weeks, and game audio packages can run several months. Always discuss locked-picture dates, asset lists, and revision rounds before agreeing a schedule.
A sound designer is primarily creative — they invent and craft sounds that did not previously exist, building the sonic world of a project. A sound engineer focuses on the technical capture, recording, and signal flow side of audio. Many freelancers cover both disciplines, but for narrative or game projects you specifically want someone whose reel demonstrates creative design work, not just clean recording.
A composer writes music; a sound designer creates effects, ambiences, and mix elements. Most film and game projects need both, and some freelancers offer both services. If your project requires original score in addition to SFX, mention this clearly in your brief so candidates can confirm their range.
Yes. Many freelance sound designers take on single deliverables such as a logo sting, a trailer mix, or a batch of UI sounds. Define the deliverable list, formats, and final specs in your brief so bids reflect the actual scope.
For video work, supply a locked picture export with timecode, a reference mix or temp track if available, and any production audio stems. For game audio, provide a sound list, gameplay footage, and details of the engine and middleware. The clearer the source materials, the more accurate the bid and the final result.

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