Arturia, France's leading maker of synthesizers and electronic musical instruments, is hiring a Sound Designer and Audio Content Specialist (permanent, on-site near Grenoble) to shape the sound of its products and brand through presets, sample-based content and audio assets.

Job description

Shape the sound of Arturia's products and brand by executing sound design projects and delivering high-quality presets, sample-based content (recording, editing, instrument programming) and audio assets, ensuring alignment with creative direction and technical requirements and strengthening Arturia's sound as a key differentiating asset.

Responsibilities

Translate product vision into sound design plans with Product Management and the sound design team.
Define preset and sample-based content needs per product (sound palette, scope, formats, technical specs).
Write and communicate creative and technical briefs for internal and external contributors.
Coordinate external contractors (preset designers, sample providers, music producers), ensuring quality and deadlines.
Ensure audio engine quality and musicality through sound design-led validation and critical listening during R&D.
Design and deliver soundbanks and presets for Arturia instruments and expansions.
Produce sample-based content end-to-end: vendor coordination, recording oversight, editing, SFZ programming and final validation.
Review, validate and refine delivered content to meet Arturia quality standards.
Create audio assets for marketing and product launches (demos, showcases, web content).
Monitor market trends and emerging tools, animate the user community and identify new business opportunities.
Present Arturia's products and vision to customers through demos, presentations and educational content.

Profile required

5+ years of professional experience in sound design, audio content creation, music production or a similar role in the music tech industry.
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent, e.g. BTS) in audio engineering, sound design, music production or music technology preferred; equivalent experience and/or portfolio may substitute.
Excellent proficiency with at least one DAW (Ableton Live / Logic Pro / Pro Tools); knowledge of synthesis, sampling, audio editing and restoration (iZotope RX or equivalent) and music production.
English: proficient oral and written communication.

Details

Permanent contract · On-site · Montbonnot-Saint-Martin (near Grenoble), France · €32,000–35,000 per year