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iZotope is looking for a talented, inspired Sound Designer to help us create innovative and compelling products that inspire and enable our customers to be creative.
Responsibilities: You will work closely with the product development, product management, and UX/UI teams to craft the vision and sound design goals for all of our products.

Collaborate closely with other Sound Designers and Product Management to execute and translate existing product visions and sound design goals into product content deliverables
Work with the Research team to provide necessary qualitative sonic feedback during DSP algorithm development
Imaginative use of audio production tools and sound design techniques to curate and refine existing libraries and where necessary, create high quality original content as it applies to each product release
Contribute to our comprehensive and ever-evolving sound testing library of relevant content to use in testing DSP algorithms
Work with third party artists, contractors, and industry partners to supplement content creation as needed
Continuous learning of the latest music production and sound design techniques and technologies

Requirements:

Ability to understand, appreciate and anticipate our customers' needs and wants. Candidates for the Sound Design role at iZotope should already be familiar with the audio content in - or ideally, customers of - products in one or more of our target markets: music production, post production / audio for video, live sound, music performance, and DJ
Experience with professional audio editing tools like (but not limited to) ProTools, Logic, Live, Effect and Instrument Plugins, etc
Demonstrable skill, in the form of a shareable portfolio, and breadth of experience with music and audio production across a variety of settings and genres
Familiarity with iZotope's current line of effects and instruments
A deep understanding of technical concepts behind audio processors and synthesis techniques
Current knowledge of the latest music production and sound design techniques and technologies, using both iZotope and competitor products
Able to solicit and respond to critical feedback while delivering high quality and on-time execution of sound design content
Ability to manage relationships with content developers, both inside and outside the company
5 + years of audio production experience
Solid understanding of audio production & design techniques and editing is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience as a professional Sound Designer
Experience with software development process and agile methodology
Deep understanding of iZotope's current line of effects and instruments
Bachelor's Degree in Music or equivalent
Proficient at playing guitar
Experience with guitar pedals and related accessories

This position is full-time and located in our Cambridge, MA office. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

About iZotope iZotope makes audio products and technologies that are used around the world. We have a wide range of customers, from the millions of consumers who enjoy our audio enhancement to GRAMMY-winning producers using our pro products to the corporations who license our technology for use in their own products. We are a growing team of highly motivated people who are constantly looking to innovate and improve the way we create and listen to audio.

This job was posted on Mon Apr 15 2019 and expired on Sat Apr 20 2019.

Tasks

Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.

Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.

Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.

Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.

Use computer software to generate new images.

Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.

Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.

Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.

Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.

Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.

Research new software or design concepts.

Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.

Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.

Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.

Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.

Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge

Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

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Summary

IZotope is an audio technology company which offers you a wide range of free plug-ins, mixing techniques and many more. The company is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. IZotope was founded in 2001 by Mark Either. The company’s audio technologies are used by millions of people in over 50 countries. iZotope provides various audio softwares for audio mixing, audio mastering, audio repair and music production. These audio technologies of iZotope make it fun for professionals as well as for hobbyists to be creative, either jamming in their basements or producing an album. The company’s aim is to make audio technologies easier and accessible for everyone, so one does not have to worry about the technology powering their audio projects. IZotope also provides job opportunities to the people who have passion for arts. The company provides various benefits to their employees including diversity and health insurance benefits.

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Small

$10M to $25M

Cambridge, MA, 02139, and others

Computer Systems Design Companies

2001

Mark Ethier

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What experience do you have in sound design?

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I have 5 years of experience in sound design, working on various projects including films, video games, and live performances.

How do you approach creating soundscapes for different environments?

Can you describe a challenging project you worked on and how you overcame obstacles?

About the Sound Designer role

Designers Sound Designer

In the role of Sound Designer, our main responsibility is to obtain the different sound effects and test them for theatre show and other productions. We mix multiple sounds to create a new and appealing sound for specific productions. In the role of Sound Designer, we are accountable for working closely with the product designers and engineers to understand the main requirements of our customers and develop the sound in accordance with them. To achieve the sonic goals of our customers, we maintain the aesthetic performance and quality standards of our designed sounds. We work collaboratively with team members to complete projects and establish best practices for the audio projects of our customers.

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