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Lauren is a versatile sound designer with a passion for storytelling through audio. With experience spanning short films, podcasts, voiceover production, and AI-generated content, she brings a finely tuned ear and creative approach to every project. Whether crafting immersive soundscapes, cleaning dialogue, or designing voices for digital characters, Lauren delivers polished, emotionally resonant audio that enhances the listener’s experience.…Lauren is a versatile sound designer with a passion for storytelling through audio. With experience spanning short films, podcasts, voiceover production, and AI-generated content, she brings a finely tuned ear and creative approach to every project. Whether crafting immersive soundscapes, cleaning dialogue, or designing voices for digital characters, Lauren delivers polished, emotionally resonant audio that enhances the listener’s experience.

Lauren Ritter

Audio Engineer, Sound Editor, Voiceover Artist, +1

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Lauren is a versatile sound designer with a passion for storytelling through audio. With experience spanning short films, podcasts, voiceover production, and AI-generated content, she brings a finely tuned ear and creative approach to every project. Whether crafting immersive soundscapes, cleaning dialogue, or designing voices for digital characters, Lauren delivers polished, emotionally resonant audio that enhances the listener’s experience.…Lauren is a versatile sound designer with a passion for storytelling through audio. With experience spanning short films, podcasts, voiceover production, and AI-generated content, she brings a finely tuned ear and creative approach to every project. Whether crafting immersive soundscapes, cleaning dialogue, or designing voices for digital characters, Lauren delivers polished, emotionally resonant audio that enhances the listener’s experience.

Available to hire

Lauren is a versatile sound designer with a passion for storytelling through audio. With experience spanning short films, podcasts, voiceover production, and AI-generated content, she brings a finely tuned ear and creative approach to every project. Whether crafting immersive soundscapes, cleaning dialogue, or designing voices for digital characters, Lauren delivers polished, emotionally resonant audio that enhances the listener’s experience.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Sound Designer at Self-employed

February 1, 2023 - June 7, 2024

Enhanced audio experiences by designing and implementing immersive soundscapes for various media projects using Pro Tools. Optimized audio quality by mixing and mastering soundtracks for student films, short films, and podcasts. Streamlined workflow by creating custom scripts and macros for faster editing and sound processing tasks. Created sound for 2 productions in collaboration with directors and producers, ensuring alignment with project visions. Troubleshot technical issues during production to minimize downtime due to software complications.

Contract Audio Engineer at Mercor

January 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025

Edited and enhanced over 30 voice recordings per day, ensuring clarity, balance, and consistency in sound quality for AI dialogue training. Removed unwanted noise, pops, clicks, and distortions to achieve professional-grade audio output. Worked with multiple voice tracks and sound effects for a polished final product. Performed quality checks on voice-over recordings to identify and correct inconsistencies, errors, and timing issues. Organized and managed audio files for easy retrieval and collaborated with team members to deliver polished final products using industry-standard audio software.

Podcasting Intern at ElectraCast Media

May 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024

Assisted with the development of project workflows for an 8-episode season and 30 solo episodes to streamline production efficiency. Enhanced sound quality and added sound effects to short films. Collaborated with producers and talent to achieve desired sound for productions. Maintained consistency in style and tone across written materials and facilitated communication. Supported colleagues and contributed to a positive work environment.

Contract Audio Technician at Nodehaus Media

August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

Collaborated with production teams to ensure seamless integration of audio elements in multimedia projects. Established and maintained accurate inventory of equipment. Contributed to team environment by working with fellow technicians on larger-scale productions. Maintained integrity of audio equipment and managed studio environments efficiently by setting up and monitoring audio levels. Assisted in producing high-quality recordings by setting up and operating equipment, and transformed recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving.

Audio Intern at Monkeyland Audio

January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023

Enhanced sound quality through mastering Foley and custom sound effects. Assisted in producing high-quality recordings and operated recording equipment. Collaborated with producers and talent to determine sound needs and worked on multiple projects simultaneously ensuring quality. Participated in industry events and networking to stay informed on latest developments and maintained project files organized for easy access and collaboration.

Audio Suite Teaching Assistant at Columbia College Chicago

September 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022

Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a supportive learning environment. Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents. Managed executive calendars and scheduled appointments. Provided customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues. Supported colleagues and enhanced educational processes through communication facilitation.