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How much do sound designer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for sound designer in the United States is $83,833.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $93,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sound designer?

A sound designer works to create and assemble sound effects for a video or audio production. Depending on the medium, you may produce a variety of different audio clips. You typically work closely with the director and other sound technicians to ensure all the audio comes together in a cohesive way and supports the creative goals of the production. As a sound designer, you may source special effects from third parties or find ways to create and record them yourself.

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 strong background in audio engineering, acoustics, and music theory, often supported by a relevant degree or professional training. Proficiency with digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and industry-standard sound libraries is essential. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication enable standout collaboration with directors and production teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing immersive and high-quality soundscapes that enhance the overall impact of media projects.

What are some common challenges sound designers face when collaborating with other departments on a project?

Sound Designers often collaborate closely with directors, game developers, or video editors, which can present challenges such as aligning creative vision and managing feedback from multiple stakeholders. Balancing technical constraints, like file formats or hardware limitations, with artistic goals is a frequent hurdle. Effective communication and flexibility are essential, as last-minute script changes or edits may require rapid sound adjustments. Building strong relationships with other departments helps ensure the final audio fits seamlessly into the overall project.

What is the difference between Sound Designer vs Sound Editor?

AspectSound DesignerSound Editor
CredentialsTypically holds a degree in audio production, sound design, or related fieldOften has similar educational background, sometimes with additional editing certifications
Work EnvironmentWorks in film, video games, advertising, and multimedia projects, creating original soundscapesPrimarily works in post-production, editing and assembling sound recordings
Industry UsageUsed across entertainment, media, and advertising industriesCommonly employed in film, TV, and video game post-production

While both roles involve working with audio, a Sound Designer creates original sound elements and atmospheres, whereas a Sound Editor focuses on editing and assembling existing audio recordings. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the audio industry.

How much money do sound designers make?

Sound designers typically earn a median annual salary of around $50,000 to $80,000, depending on experience, location, and industry. Those working in film, video games, or advertising may have higher earning potential, especially with specialized skills and advanced equipment knowledge.

Is sound design a good career?

Sound design is a viable career for those interested in audio production, requiring skills in audio editing, mixing, and familiarity with software like Pro Tools or Ableton. It offers opportunities in film, video games, advertising, and theater, often involving project-based work and collaboration with creative teams.

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Infographic showing various Sound Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,833 per year, or $40.3 per hour.

Designer, Mens Sweaters - Tommy Hilfiger

PVH Corp.

New York, NY • On-site

$82K - $117K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago


PVH Corp. rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Be part of an iconic story.
TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world's most recognized global lifestyle brands, confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the vibrant spirit of Americana, to create the modern uniform of accessible luxury. The TOMMY HILFIGER brands consist of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS, complemented by a range of licensed product categories that extend the brand lifestyle across generations, geographies, activities and occasions. Tommy Hilfiger's global marketing approach and communications strategy taps into culture through the world of F.A.M.E.S.: the people, organizations and ideas boldly driving the future of Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment and Sport. Major global campaigns, sponsorship platforms, and disruptive activations with world-class athletes, musicians and entertainers bring a constant source of energy and inspiration to the brand. Immerse yourself in TOMMY HILFIGER here! (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)
The Designer, Mens Sweaters serves as a key executional partner in translating global design direction into commercially viable product for the North America Consumer. Focused on bringing pre-selected seasonal concepts to market, this role is responsible for adapting existing styles, managing product updates, and ensuring design accuracy throughout the development process. The Designer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams-including Merchandising, Technical Design and Product Development-to maintain seasonal timelines, meet margin goals and deliver high-quality product aligned with brand standards.
What You'll Do:
  • Collaborates with the Sr Design Manager and VP Design to interpret seasonal concept, color, and key item direction
  • Follows global (EU) design direction and leverages curated styles selected by SVP Merchandising Leadership for the North America market
  • Creates and illustrates cohesive product groups, incorporating solids, stripes, and novelty designs with an understanding of color theory, materials, garment construction and brand identity
  • Able to multi-task and work across multiple seasons simultaneously-balancing in-season execution with forward-looking concepting
  • Coordinates with cross-functional partners to obtain original samples, artwork, and cost information; creates or updates designs to meet aesthetic and margin targets
  • Creates detailed technical drawings for tech packs, ensures data accuracy in BOMs in PLM (Centric) and manages ongoing updates and communication with PD partners and vendors
  • Drives and leverages opportunities to align fabric and trim across channels, where applicable
  • Manages library of artwork updates and CAD files, ensuring style and color accuracy across all systems and presentations
  • Manages virtual presentation tools (e.g., Visulon) and builds digital boards for internal and external use
  • Attends and contributes to fittings; collaborates with Technical Design to ensure fit intent and construction quality
  • Reviews and approves lab dips, handlooms, wash panels and PP samples, including additional colorways
  • Participates in development and post-proto meetings to ensure feedback is clearly documented, communicated, and actioned across teams
  • Ensures alignment on key calendar milestones and proactively resolves potential delays
  • Prepares and presents compelling design boards and product reviews to leadership and cross-functional teams

What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Fashion Design
  • 4+ years in sweaters design experience
  • Must have design experience and an inherent understanding of the design process
  • Must have proficient knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, Web PDM/PLM
  • Strong organization, communication and time-management skills
  • Works both collaboratively and independently
  • Exhibits passion to support team goals and approaches tasks with solution-oriented mindset
  • Utilize creative problem solving skills to constantly evolve processes for more efficiency, agility, and growth
  • 3D experience a plus

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Pay Range:$82,500---$117,100
PVH currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. These ranges are based on what PVH reasonably believes that it will pay an associate for their base salary for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills. PVH is committed to providing a market-competitive total rewards package to eligible associates, which includes diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our associates and an above-market 401(k) contribution to help our associates save for retirement. We also offer career growth opportunities, empowering our associates to design their future at PVH.
Additional Compensation: This role is bonus eligible.
Your Wellbeing is Our Priority
At PVH, we offer competitive, cost-effective, and comprehensive benefit packages. We strive to provide options when it comes to your health, finances, and work-life balance. This includes:
  • Pay & Insurance: Competitive pay, bonus programs, best in class medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.
  • 401(k): An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.
  • Flexible Workplace: Generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, seasonal hours, and flexible work schedules.
  • Wellbeing Support: A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as, Headspace membership, reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions, and the opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities.
  • Care.com Services: Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.
  • Education Assistance: Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.
  • Associate Discount: Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.

Please note, eligibility depends on employment status, location and length of time employed with PVH and our benefits may be subject to change. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About PVH:
We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That's the Power of Us, that's the Power of PVH+.
One of PVH's greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.
PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.
To achieve these goals, across the United States and its territories, PVH prohibits any PVH employee, agent or representative from requesting or otherwise considering any job applicant's current or prior wages, salary or other compensation information in connection with the hiring process. Accordingly, applicants are asked not to disclose this salary history information to PVH.

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