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TAD PGS, Inc

Design Specialist

Phoenix, AZ

$40.26 - $44.87/hr

Develops innovative concepts that satisfy functional and operational requirements for existing product lines and new product development programs by utilizing sound design principles and practices.

Geologics

Design Specialist

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$40 - $46.80/hr

Develops innovative concepts that satisfy functional and operational requirements for existing product lines and new product development programs by utilizing sound design principles and practices.

ElevenLabs

Audio Engineering (Freelance)

Poland, NY · On-site

Voice creation, sound design, and other audio engineering services for ElevenLabs' largest customers * You can learn more about Productions here: As an Audio Engineer, you will: * Create, refine, and ...

Clark-Reliance

Product/Design Engineer

Strongsville, OH · On-site

$119K - $143K/yr

... sound Design and Engineering practices. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and proficient with both 2D and 3D CAD systems. Basic ...

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Master's degree or PhD in Acoustics, Sound Design, Audio, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil (Structural) Engineering, Ocean Engineering or Physics * Experience in acoustics or ...

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How much do sound design jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for sound design in the United States is $114,491.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $144,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a sound designer typically collaborate with directors and other production team members during a project?

Sound designers work closely with directors, producers, and editors to achieve the desired audio experience for a project. Early in the process, they participate in creative discussions to understand the director’s vision and story requirements. Throughout production, sound designers often attend meetings, provide sample soundscapes, and adjust their work based on feedback from the team. Effective communication and flexibility are crucial, as sound designers must adapt their creations to fit evolving project needs and technical constraints.

What is the difference between Sound Design vs Audio Editing?

AspectSound DesignAudio Editing
Primary FocusCreating and manipulating sounds for mediaEditing and assembling audio recordings
Skills & ToolsSound synthesis, Foley, DAWs, creative sound manipulationCutting, splicing, leveling, noise reduction
Work EnvironmentFilm, TV, video games, advertisingPost-production, broadcasting, film editing
CredentialsAudio production, sound design courses, experience with DAWsAudio engineering, editing software proficiency

Sound Design involves creating and shaping sounds to enhance media, while Audio Editing focuses on refining and assembling existing recordings. Both roles require familiarity with digital audio workstations and audio production skills, but they serve different creative and technical purposes within the media industry.

What is sound design?

Sound design is the process of creating, recording, manipulating, and mixing audio elements for various media, such as film, television, video games, theater, and music production. Sound designers are responsible for crafting everything from ambient background noises to specific sound effects that enhance the audience's experience. Their work can involve recording real-world sounds, synthesizing new ones, and editing audio to fit a project's needs. Sound design is essential for building atmosphere, conveying moods, and supporting storytelling in audiovisual productions.

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

To thrive as a Sound Designer, you need a deep understanding of audio engineering, acoustics, and creative sound creation, often supported by a degree in audio production or a related field. Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Pro Tools or Ableton Live, as well as experience with sound libraries and audio editing software, is essential. Strong collaboration, creativity, and attention to detail set exceptional sound designers apart. These skills ensure the creation of immersive and high-quality audio experiences that enhance storytelling across various media.
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Infographic showing various Sound Design job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,491 per year, or $55 per hour.
Design Specialist

Design Specialist

TAD PGS, Inc

Phoenix, AZ

$40.26 - $44.87/hr

Contractor

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

We have an Excellent Contract position for a Design Specialist to join a leading Company located in Phoenix, AZ.

**US Citizenship is required.**

Job Responsibilities:
  • Creates innovative and practical mechanical and electromechanical concepts and designs for components, assemblies, tools, and products of varying complexity.
  • Works closely with engineering, vendors, manufacturing, quality, and customers on design specifications.
  • Ensures designs are free of layout process defects.
  • May assist engineers with defining design standards and configurations.
  • Applies Computer Aided Design methodologies, theories, and techniques.
  • Reviews various completed engineering documents to ensure compliance with engineering and military standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensions.
  • Provides expert technical consultation to the division and customer community relative to comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of design and drafting.
  • Develops innovative concepts that satisfy functional and operational requirements for existing product lines and new product development programs by utilizing sound design principles and practices.
  • Prepares moderately complex design layouts, schematics or sketches (including test plans, procedures, or specifications) of component(s) or a portion of a functional system to satisfy system and integration requirements within cost and producibility constraints.
  • Prepares drawing packages to military or equivalent ASME standards.
  • Checks completed layouts, drawings, test plans, test reports, procedures, and change history documentation (e.g., engineering change notices) for clarity, completeness, conformance to engineering, military, and industrial standards, procedures, specifications, and codes, and ensures accuracy of calculations and dimensions.
  • Evaluates completed drawings, specifications, and procedures for producibility and viability of design, appropriateness of tolerances, fits, finishes, materials, and validates integration of equipment.
  • Performs and documents technical calculations such as design evaluations, tolerance studies, mass and section properties, static and dynamic loading.
  • Identifies assembly interference, design errors, omissions and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions and/or improvements in design.
  • Interfaces with various internal customers to solve moderately complex technical problems.
  • May interface with external customers to solve moderately complex technical problems.

Basic Hiring Criteria:
  • Associate Degree/Certification with emphasis in engineering drafting/design or an equivalent combination of training and experience; plus a minimum of six additional years drafting and design experience, including a minimum of two years design work.
  • Must be skilled in the creation of model centric models and drawings utilizing Creo.
  • Skilled with Creo in the creation of fully parametric models and drawings is a must!

Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience with relevant applications in a defense environment.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance