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Creative Dubbing Director

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$25 - $28/hr

Dubbing Director (AI Localization & Media Production) About the Role We are seeking talented Dubbing Directors to help shape the future of AI-powered localization for film and television content. In ...

Script Supervisor

Burbank, CA · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

Collaborate closely with dubbing directors, recording engineers, production staff, adapters, and other members of the localization team to address script-related questions and issues. * Maintain ...

Script Supervisor

Burbank, CA · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

Collaborate closely with dubbing directors, recording engineers, production staff, adapters, and other members of the localization team to address script-related questions and issues. Maintain ...

Script Supervisor

Burbank, CA · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

Collaborate closely with dubbing directors, recording engineers, production staff, adapters, and other members of the localization team to address script-related questions and issues. Maintain ...

Partner with the Director of Operations, Supervising Dubbing Producer, and Technical Manager to establish SOPs and operational best practices. Develop production schedules, including delivery ...

$70K - $76K/yr

Directing voice talent as needed (special projects, pickups) Essential Qualifications * 3+ years experience in Dubbing/Post Production required * Excellent written and oral communication skills

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Production Manager

Burbank, CA · On-site

$70K - $76K/yr

Directing voice talent as needed (special projects, pickups) Essential Qualifications: * 3+years experiencein Dubbing/Post Productionrequired. * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Must ...

Partner with the Director of Operations, Supervising Dubbing Producer, and Technical Manager to establish SOPs and operational best practices. * Develop production schedules, including delivery ...

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Partner with the Director of Operations, Supervising Dubbing Producer, and Technical Manager to establish SOPs and operational best practices. Develop production schedules, including delivery ...

Partner with the Director of Operations, Supervising Dubbing Producer, and Technical Manager toestablishSOPs and operational best practices. * Develop production schedules, including delivery ...

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How much do dubbing director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for dubbing director in the United States is $125,600.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $151,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dubbing director?

A Dubbing Director is a professional responsible for overseeing the process of translating and recording dialogue for films, TV shows, or other media into another language. They guide voice actors to ensure performances match the original intent and timing, while also maintaining lip-sync and emotional accuracy. The Dubbing Director collaborates with translators, sound engineers, and producers to deliver a seamless and culturally appropriate viewing experience for audiences in the target language.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dubbing director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dubbing Director, you need a strong background in audio production, language fluency, script adaptation, and experience in voice direction, often supported by a degree in film, media, or linguistics. Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs), dubbing software like Pro Tools, and synchronization tools is typically required. Leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for managing teams and ensuring artistic consistency. These skills and qualities ensure high-quality localized content that resonates with target audiences while maintaining the integrity of the original material.

What are some common challenges a dubbing director faces when adapting scripts for different languages?

A Dubbing Director often encounters challenges such as maintaining the original tone, humor, and emotional intent of the source material while ensuring the translated script fits the timing and lip movements of on-screen actors. Balancing linguistic accuracy with natural dialogue flow can also be complex, especially when cultural references or idioms require localization. Additionally, coordinating with voice actors and sound engineers to achieve high-quality, synchronized performances within tight deadlines is a frequent aspect of the role.

What is the difference between Dubbing Director vs Voice Director?

AspectDubbing DirectorVoice Director
CredentialsExperience in film/TV production, voice acting, and language skillsExperience in voice acting, directing voice talent, and script adaptation
Work EnvironmentFilm/TV studios, post-production facilitiesRecording studios, voice-over booths
Industry UsagePrimarily in dubbing foreign content for film and TVIn animation, commercials, and voice-over projects

While both roles involve directing voice talent, a Dubbing Director focuses on adapting and synchronizing foreign content for local audiences, often working closely with translation teams. A Voice Director typically oversees voice performances in animation or commercials, emphasizing character portrayal and vocal delivery. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify career paths and job expectations in voice production.

How much do dubbing directors make?

Dubbing directors typically earn between $50,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, project scope, and industry location. Senior or highly experienced dubbing directors working on major productions can earn higher salaries, often supplemented by freelance opportunities and additional benefits.
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Infographic showing various Dubbing Director job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,600 per year, or $60.4 per hour.

Creative Dubbing Director

Seattle, WA • On-site, Remote

TEKsystems
IT Services • 1 - 5K employees

$25 - $28/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Review and refine AI-generated dubbed dialogue for films, television, and audiovisual content.

  • Ensure language adaptations are culturally appropriate and maintain the original content's intent, tone, and emotional impact.

  • Evaluate dialogue performance, assess lip-sync accuracy, dialogue timing, and overall dubbing quality.


Job description

Dubbing Director (AI Localization & Media Production)

About the Role

We are seeking talented Dubbing Directors to help shape the future of AI-powered localization for film and television content. In this role, you will oversee the creative adaptation of AI-generated dubbed audio, ensuring translated dialogue remains authentic, culturally relevant, emotionally impactful, and true to the original storytelling intent.

The ideal candidate combines strong language expertise with a background in storytelling, performance evaluation, and post-production workflows. You will work closely with creative, product, and technical teams to deliver high-quality localized content at scale while maintaining cinematic quality across languages.

Language Opportunities

We are hiring for multiple language combinations, including:

  • English (primary) + Spanish (es-419), French, German, Italian, or Korean
  • Spanish (es-419) (primary) + English
  • Italian (primary) + English

Spanish proficiency must be specific to es-419 (Latin American/Miami Spanish).

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and refine AI-generated dubbed dialogue for films, television, and audiovisual content.
  • Ensure language adaptations are culturally appropriate and maintain the intent, tone, and emotional impact of the original content.
  • Evaluate dialogue performance and make creative decisions to enhance authenticity and cinematic quality.
  • Assess lip-sync accuracy, dialogue timing, and overall dubbing quality.
  • Perform fundamental dialogue editing and audio review activities.
  • Collaborate with creative, engineering, product, and research teams to improve localization quality and workflows.
  • Maintain quality standards across large volumes of content and multiple projects.
  • Provide feedback and insights that help improve AI-driven dubbing systems and localization processes.

Required Qualifications

  • Fluent in English and at least one of the following languages: Spanish (es-419), French, German, Italian, or Korean.
  • Demonstrated localization experience in both languages, specifically adapting dialogue for audiovisual content.
  • background in storytelling through film, cinema, acting, directing, screenwriting, theater, or a related creative discipline.
  • Ability to evaluate performances and make creative decisions that preserve narrative intent across languages and cultures.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in dubbing direction, creative localization, audio post-production, picture post-production, or a related field.
  • Experience with dialogue adaptation, lip-sync evaluation, performance assessment, and dialogue mixing.
  • Proficiency with one or more industry-standard tools, including:
    • Adobe Premiere Pro
    • Avid Media Composer
    • DaVinci Resolve
    • Pro Tools
    • Adobe Audition
    • Similar audio/video post-production platforms
  • Bachelor's degree in a creative discipline or equivalent professional experience.
  • Portfolio demonstrating understanding of film, television, and post-production workflows.

Language Proficiency Requirements

  • Native-level proficiency in the target language, including speaking, reading, and writing.
  • High school education completed in a country where the target language is the primary language of instruction.
  • Full professional fluency in English, including verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both formal and informal professional settings.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with cross-functional teams across creative, product, engineering, or research functions.
  • Experience establishing and maintaining quality standards for high-volume content production.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML-powered media tools, voice synthesis technologies, or dubbing production workflows.
  • Ability to leverage customer research, analytics, or data insights to inform creative decisions.
  • Experience preparing and presenting content to stakeholders.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

Work Environment

  • 100% remote position
  • Standard Monday through Friday business hours
  • Preference for candidates available within Pacific Time Zone working hours
  • Highly collaborative team environment with opportunities to contribute to the evolution of AI-powered media localization

What Makes You Successful

  • You are passionate about storytelling and language.
  • You understand how performance, emotion, and cultural nuance impact audience experience.
  • You can balance creative judgment with technical precision.
  • You thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working at the intersection of media, technology, and AI.
Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.


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We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

Industry

It services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Hanover, MD, US