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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Product Designer (Audio) - Sonnox - **Company:** The Focusrite Group - **Location:** Finstock, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Web Accessibility, Adobe InDesign, Software Bug Management, Software Documentation, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Website Wireframe, Delivery Pipeline, Pure Data, Figma, User Accounts - **Published:** May 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gbe6b979c0dd8adc51347d5c79d3cd7ccb ## About the Role * Experience in product design, UX design, or audio software product development. * Significant time spent in professional audio - production, mixing, mastering, or post - with a credible portfolio of work. * Demonstrable experience designing software UXs, with examples of taking a project from concept to functional specification. * Expert-level experience using DAWs (e.g., Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live) and a deep familiarity with audio plug-in categories (EQ, Dynamics, Reverb, etc.). Technical Skills * Proficient in at least one prototyping environment for audio: Max/MSP, Pure Data, Python with audio libraries, or similar. * Strong understanding of audio signal flow and the technical principles of music production. * Excellent technical writing skills for creating user-facing and internal documentation. Soft Skills * Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate technical audio concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Collaboration: Ability to work independently while remaining deeply integrated within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. * Proactivity: A "can-do" attitude with a willingness to explore unconventional design solutions while maintaining a focus on delivery. Desirable Skills * Familiarity with plugin development pipelines (JUCE framework, VST3/AU/AAX). * Experience conducting formal user research or usability testing. * Working knowledge of DSP concepts: filter design, dynamics, time and frequency domain manipulation. * Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design principles in software. * Experience of Figma. * Experience working directly with cross-functional teams, particularly alongside DSP or software engineering. ## Description We are looking for an Audio Product Designer to help shape the next generation of professional audio mixing and mastering plug-ins. The role takes product direction and turns it into a finished plug-in design, bridging the gap between product management and software development. Working at the heart of our technical team, you will collaborate with the Brand & Product Lead, DSP experts, and software developers to translate product direction into actionable concepts that drive the research and development process. You will be responsible for bridging the gap between a functional test build and the finished product, obsessing over the UX details that elevate a prototype into a world-class Sonnox experience. Success in this role requires seamless integration with both engineering and product stakeholders., * Concept & UX Design: Translate briefs into design concepts-control sets, signal flow, workflow logic (wireframes)-with rationale for decisions. * Prototyping & Validation: Build functional prototypes to validate workflow assumptions and demonstrate intent to the engineering team. Lead listening tests and user validation to iterate on the sonic and functional experience. * Translate Research to Reality: Collaborate with the Lead DSP Developer to turn algorithmic concepts into high-fidelity musical tools. * The "Trusted Ear": Collaborate with the Brand & Product Lead to identify the musical and product intent during the prototyping phase. * Quality Control: Provide the critical link between math and music; when the logic is sound but the audio isn't, you are responsible for diagnosing the issue and articulating the path forward. * UI Execution: Collaborate with the Brand & Product Lead to define UI behaviour and interaction requirements; providing direction and design review to ensure visual execution matches the product intent; partner with Graphic Design talent to deliver a world-class final aesthetic. * QA & Beta Partnership: Support QA/support teams during test planning, beta feedback loops, and bug triage with context, intent, and prioritisation input. * Knowledge Transfer & Documentation: Champion product knowledge by creating presets, co-authoring intuitive user documentation, and leading internal training to ensure all teams are equipped to support new releases. * Post-Release Evolution: Contribute UX/audio design input to the planning of future updates as well as maintenance cycles and bug-fix releases ## Related Videos - [UX is a fullstack job!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1020-ux-is-a-fullstack-job) - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) - [MLOps - What’s the deal behind it?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/392-mlops-what-s-the-deal-behind-it) - [Full-stack role-based authorization in 45 minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/312-full-stack-role-based-authorization-in-45-minutes) - [Fireside Chat with Kris Rasmussen, CTO at Figma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/982-fireside-chat-with-kris-rasmussen-cto-at-figma) - [Learn Enough Design to Be Dangerous](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/577-learn-enough-design-to-be-dangerous) ## Related Articles - [10 Essential Figma Plugins for Frontend Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/262-10-essential-figma-plugins-for-frontend-developers-in-2023) - [Are design and development really just the same thing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/520-are-design-and-development-really-just-the-same-thing) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 133 - Back to Front](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/474-dev-digest-133-back-to-front)