Voice Director

at Crunchyroll, LLC

Dallas, United States

About Crunchyroll

Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love.

Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Voice Director to oversee voice recording for our projects. You will ensure that the voice talent aligns with the characters' vision and maintain the recordings' quality and timeline.

In the role of Voice Director, you will report to the Manager, Voice Directing.

We are considering applicants for the location of Dallas, TX. This is an in-person position that requires you to be in the office 5 days/week.

Core Areas of Responsibility

Research assigned property/project to determine voice talent and gain understanding of the characters.
Cast talent through auditions and match voices to the vision of the characters.
Coordinate with the Talent Coordinators on booth assignments and compiling lists of voice talent.
Direct voice talent's performance in both technical (flaps) and emotional (reads) elements.
Read and understand ADR scripts and adapt to each voice session and actor.
Communicate with the ADR writers about project needs and rewrite lines/scripts during sessions.
Communicate with ADR staff and producers regarding episode status against assigned deadlines and goals.
Review episodes before mix and make necessary adjustments within assigned timeframe.
Review final mix within assigned timeframe
Communicate with the Assistant Voice Director concerning deadlines, goals, and the creative elements of the assigned episodes.
Review the content completed by the Assistant Voice Director and provide feedback.
Complete all administrative responsibilities related to the Voice Director role and maintain required system organization.
Help with recording and other special projects as assigned.

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...

2+ years of voice directing experience.
Experience reading ADR scripts.
Experience providing creative direction for voice talent, adapting characters for an English-speaking audience while preserving the original intent of the source material.
Experience leading, managing, or mentoring teams.
Experience collaborating with actors, ADR Engineers, and Assistant Directors to provide clear guidance.
Familiarity with audio post-production and sound engineering is a plus.

About the Team

The ADR Production team creates the English-language dub tracks for our shows. Our goal is to produce outstanding creative content that delights and engages our audiences, partners, and team members. We are a creative group comprised of Audio staff, Voice Directors, ADR Writers, and support staff.

Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
Health Saving Account HSA program
Health care and dependent care FSA
401(k) plan, with employer match
Employer paid commuter benefit
Support program for new parents
Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!

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About our Values

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Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.
Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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