Interaction Sound Designer (Hardware)

Pro Tools Wearables Operations Innovation Creativity Prototyping Sound Design Audio Design Communication Final Cut Pro Virtual Reality Systems Thinking Music Production Rapid Prototyping Augmented Reality Business Valuation Adobe Premiere Pro Workflow Management User Interface (UI) User Experience (UX) Product Requirements Collaborative Design Electronic Oscillator Human-Centered Design Full Stack Development Stakeholder Management Video Editing Software New Product Development Figma (Design Software) Business Transformation Mobile Application Development Milestones (Project Management), We are seeking an experienced Interaction Sound Designer to create innovative sonic experiences that enhance how users engage with products and technology. This role is ideal for a creative audio professional who combines outstanding sound design expertise with a deep understanding of user experience principles and interaction design.

You will help define and evolve the sonic identity of next-generation products, crafting sounds that are functional, memorable, and seamlessly integrated into the user journey. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to experiences spanning hardware, software, wearable technology, and immersive platforms., * Design and develop high-quality interaction sounds for consumer products and experiences

• Create intuitive sonic feedback, notifications, alerts, transitions, startup/shutdown sounds, and other UI/UX audio assets
• Support complex sound design initiatives across wearable devices, hardware products, and immersive technologies
• Create prototypes, mockups, and concept videos to communicate audio direction and user experience concepts
• Participate in the entire sound design lifecycle from concept development through implementation, testing, refinement, and release
• Collaborate closely with product designers, engineers, researchers, and other sound designers to ensure successful implementation and consistency
• Test and validate audio implementation across devices and platforms, identifying and resolving issues as needed
• Contribute to audio design systems, standards, and best practices to maintain quality and scalability
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting project milestones and delivery timelines

• 3+ years of experience creating UX-focused audio experiences for mobile applications, hardware products, wearables, or emerging technologies
• Strong hands-on experience designing interaction audio and core UI/UX sound systems
• Demonstrated experience creating original sound design for shipped consumer products
• Expertise in sound synthesis, including creating sounds from scratch using oscillators and synthesis tools
• Advanced proficiency with Pro Tools and/or other professional digital audio workstations (DAWs)
• Strong understanding of human-centered design principles and the role of audio in shaping user experiences
• Experience testing and validating audio implementation within product environments
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
• Ability to rapidly iterate based on feedback and evolving product requirements
• Experience leveraging AI tools for rapid prototyping and concept development
• Proficiency with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid, or similar tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing audio for AR, VR, wearable, or other immersive technology products
• Knowledge of design systems and systems-thinking methodologies
• Experience mixing audio in multiple formats, including spatial audio
• Familiarity with Figma and other collaborative design tools
• Experience working within highly iterative product development environments

What Success Looks Like

• A strong portfolio featuring shipped product experiences with a focus on interaction, UI, and UX sound design
• Demonstrated ability to create distinctive and memorable sonic experiences that enhance product usability
• Expertise in synthesis workflows and creating sounds from the ground up
• Proven success partnering with product designers and engineers throughout implementation and release cycles
• Ability to balance creativity with functional product requirements while maintaining a high bar for quality and consistency
• Passion for shaping how users interact with technology through thoughtfully designed audio experiences, 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.

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., 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.