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Wave Sound Studio, one of the leading music production studios in the United Arab Emirates, is looking for a Senior Sound Engineer to join its team in Dubai. This is a high-level, demanding position working on international artists and commercial-grade music projects.
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Wave Sound Studio
, one of the leading music production studios in the United Arab Emirates, is looking for a Senior Sound Engineer to join its team in Dubai.
This is a high-level, demanding position working on international artists and commercial-grade music projects.
Location
in Dubai is mandatory.
Applications from outside the UAE will not be considered.
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Candidate Profile
We are looking for an experienced sound engineer with strong technical expertise, a fast workflow, and the ability to perform in a high-pressure studio environment.
Minimum experience required: 7 years in professional audio engineering (studio, label, or high-level music production environment).
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Technical Skills & Expertise
- Recording & Studio Engineering
- Full control of vocal and instrumental recording sessions
- Microphone placement and signal optimization
- Proper gain staging and clean signal chain management
- Ability to direct and manage recording sessions with artists
- Handling multiple sessions and artists efficiently
- Professional Mixing
- Full song mixing across genres (hip-hop, afro, R&B, pop, etc.)
- Advanced control of EQ, compression, saturation, reverb, and delay
- Frequency balancing, stereo imaging, and dynamic control
- Ability to deliver industry-standard competitive mixes
- Mastering
- Final audio preparation for commercial release
- Loudness optimization (LUFS standards)
- Streaming platform compliance (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, etc.)
- Ensuring sonic consistency across projects
- Digital Audio Workstation & Plugins
- Expert-level proficiency in Pro Tools (mandatory)
- Strong knowledge of additional DAWs (Logic Pro, Ableton Live is a plus)
- Advanced use of plugins (FabFilter, Waves, UAD, etc.)
- Efficient session management (routing, stems, backups, session structuring)
- Studio Equipment & Digital Workflow
- Understanding of professional studio hardware (interfaces, preamps, compressors, outboard gear)
- Ability to integrate analog and digital workflows
- Fast and structured digital session organization
- Strong ability to manage tight deadlines efficiently
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Personal Skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a high-end studio environment
- Fast execution with no compromise on audio quality
- Strong stress management during recording sessions
- High attention to detail and technical precision
- Professional attitude and discretion
- Flexibility across multiple music genres and artist demands
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Languages
- English is mandatory (professional working level required)
- French is a strong advantage
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Responsibilities
- Recording artists in studio sessions
- Mixing and finalizing music projects
- Working directly with artists, producers, and creative teams
- Managing and organizing all audio sessions and project files
- Maintaining Wave Sound Studio’s quality standards across all productions
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What We Offer
- Position within a top-tier music studio in the UAE
- Access to international, high-profile music projects
- Professional and structured working environment
- Career growth within Wave Sound Studio and its associated companies
- Competitive salary based on experience and skill level (to be discussed individually during the interview process)
- Performance-based compensation for senior-level profiles
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Important
- This position is strictly based in Dubai
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience required
- Only complete applications will be reviewed
- ***To apply, please send your CV to :***
- ***d.toledanopro@gmail.com***
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