
Sound Designer
Remote · USContract / Full-time$45–52/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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The Sound Designer will create and implement audio for wearable games and emerging AR, VR, and mixed-reality products. The role collaborates with creative, product, and technical partners to shape audio experiences, test and optimize sound, and support work across sound effects, Foley, dialogue, music, editing, mixing, and mastering. The position is fully remote and is offered as a contract based out of Menlo Park, California.
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Sound Designer
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Sound Designer with a passion for creating high-quality audio for interactive and immersive experiences. In this role, you will help shape end-to-end audio experiences for wearable games and emerging AR, VR, and mixed-reality products.
You will collaborate with creative, product, and technical partners to design, implement, test, and optimize audio across a range of software and hardware experiences. The ideal candidate combines strong creative instincts with hands-on production expertise, technical problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
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Create compelling, high-quality sound design for immersive AR, VR, and mixed-reality experiences.
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Collaborate with creative, product, and technical partners to define the scope, planning, execution, and implementation of audio work.
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Develop a deep understanding of each products audio identity and use existing content thoughtfully to support quality, consistency, and efficiency.
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Prepare, implement, and test audio to ensure accuracy and a polished user experience.
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Partner with internal and external contributors to troubleshoot bugs and optimize audio within the product.
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Provide constructive creative feedback and participate effectively in collaborative critique sessions.
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Support audio needs across sound effects, Foley, dialogue, music, editing, mixing, and mastering.
Required Qualifications
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5+ years of experience creating audio experiences for mobile products, hardware, immersive platforms, or other nontraditional environments.
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Advanced proficiency with Pro Tools or another professional digital audio workstation.
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Experience creating original sound design for high-profile products or experiences.
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Experience designing end-to-end audio for casual games.
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Experience implementing and testing sound within interactive products.
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Hands-on experience creating and working with sound effects, Foley, dialogue, and music.
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Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
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Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to meet delivery requirements and deadlines.
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Experience using AI-enabled tools to rapidly prototype soundboards, user journeys, or related creative concepts for recurring critique sessions.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience designing audio for AR or VR experiences.
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Experience working with Unity or Unreal Engine.
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Familiarity with web-based audio implementation tools.
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Experience with AR creation tools such as Spark or Snap Studio.
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Experience with audio middleware such as Wwise or FMOD.
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Post-production experience, including audio editing and mastering.
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Experience mixing in multiple formats, including spatial audio.
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Video-editing experience using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or Avid.
Work Arrangement
This is a full-time position that may be based in Seattle, Washington, or Burlingame, California. Remote candidates will also be considered.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Menlo Park, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $52.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Menlo Park, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
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
Were 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. Were 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. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were 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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