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Voice Sound Designer

TEKsystems
$54.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan, remote work
United States, California, San Francisco
Apr 30, 2026
Work Location & Schedule Hybrid role based in Menlo Park, Burlingame, San Francisco, or Seattle. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Voice Designer to help craft high-quality voice experiences across a range of consumer-facing platforms and products. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about audio excellence, user experience, and the creative application of voice and conversational audio. The Voice Designer will work at the intersection of sound design, voice production, and emerging AI-driven voice technologies, contributing to voice systems used at global scale. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end voice design efforts, including design, implementation, deployment, and ongoing quality initiatives. Oversee multiple voice projects simultaneously and maintain structured voice asset libraries using content management systems. Support localization efforts, including voice data collection and adaptation for global markets. Collaborate cross-functionally with research, engineering, product, and production partners to align creative and technical goals. Define creative and technical requirements for voice design across products and experiences. Support voice talent casting evaluations and selection processes. Drive projects to completion in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Investigate, triage, escalate, and follow up on audio- and voice-related bugs. Partner closely with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure quality and consistency. Required Qualifications 2+ years of experience in text-to-speech voice development, technical sound design, or equivalent professional experience. Experience working with cross-functional project teams and external vendors. Strong critical listening skills, with demonstrated experience validating audio quality across software and hardware. Hands-on experience with voice production or audio post-production, including casting, recording, editing, and mastering. Proficiency with digital audio workstations and editing tools, with strong preference for Pro Tools and iZotope RX. Comfort using command-line interface (CLI) tools for daily workflows and troubleshooting. Solid understanding of DSP, audio synthesis, and digital audio concepts and formats. Familiarity with QA processes, test plans, and bug tracking systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Scripting or programming experience (such as Python or C++). Experience using version control systems to review, track, and land changes. Ability to navigate large codebases and complex file systems to locate and understand relevant assets or code. Familiarity with AI and generative AI systems, including text-to-speech model training or tuning. Experience tuning audio hardware experiences using sound tools and/or DSP. Employee Value Proposition This role offers a rare opportunity to shape voice experiences used by millions of people worldwide. You will work at the intersection of creative audio design and cutting-edge voice technology, collaborating with researchers, engineers, and product teams who value craft, innovation, and sonic excellence. The position provides exposure to the full voice design lifecycle-from casting and recording through model support and product deployment-making it an ideal role for someone passionate about defining the future of voice-driven interaction. Work Environment This is a hybrid role that balances in-office collaboration with flexible remote work, supporting close partnership with cross-functional teams while enabling focused creative and technical work. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of San Francisco, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $54.00 - $54.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in San Francisco,CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.