Senior Sound Designer – Automotive (mfd)

Who we are

AVATR is about bringing people together connecting ideas and cultures: we believe people from different backgrounds working together in a multidisciplinary atmosphere inspire each other to create a design composition that in the long run radiates its richness from the inside out.

AVATR inspired by avatar aims to enable each user to create another self in an intelligent parallel world becoming your most emotional intelligent companion. Our technology focuses on emotional intelligence and stands for casual luxury with forward‑looking design and warm technology. Through a holistic approach the brand looks at the big picture and by understanding users lifestyle and desires to enable them to pursue what they love.

As an explorer in the new track of smart electric vehicles (SEV) AVATR is committed to building an international high‑end SEV brand.

More about AVATR : it’s like to work with us

Our Design Center is a vivid platform where people from all over the world will find a stage to unleash their talents! It is a place where ideas and innovative minds meet. A bold and lively discourse of different views and multidimensional design thinking are always welcome here. Authenticity and originality based on our unique design philosophy generate remarkable designs. The AVATR Design Center feels like a small creative family with the vision to find solutions towards future high‑end with a humanized spirit.

• Nader Faghihzadeh Chief Design Officer at AVATR

What you will be doing

• Design and develop unique auditory experiences for vehicle systems including UI/UX sounds, safety alerts, engine/EV propulsion sounds and branded sound signatures.
• Work with cross‑functional teams and suppliers (engineering HMI/UX product design and marketing) to align sound design with technical requirements and brand identity.
• Conduct sound concept editing, synthesis and mixing to create high‑quality assets suitable for in‑vehicle environments as archetype.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate and optimize sound playback on embedded systems.
• Perform subjective and objective evaluations of in‑vehicle sound performance making iterative improvements based on user testing and feedback.
• Stay current with automotive sound regulations (e.g. AVAS requirements) and ensure compliance in sound design solutions.
• Lead sound prototyping and concept development presenting ideas effectively to stakeholders.

What you will bring

• 5 years professional experience in sound design preferably within automotive, consumer electronics, gaming or related industries.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in audio creation, editing and implementation.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard DAWs (Pro Tools, Logic, Reaper etc.) sound design tools and audio middleware (e.g. Wwise, FMOD).
• Solid understanding of acoustics, psychoacoustics and sound perception in complex environments.
• Experience integrating sounds into embedded systems or automotive infotainment platforms.
• Familiarity with automotive regulations and standards related to sound (e.g. AVAS, ISO).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to balance creative vision and technical constraints.
• Degree in Sound Design, Music Technology, Acoustics, Audio Engineering or related field (advanced degree preferred).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with electric vehicle (EV) propulsion sound design and future mobility experiences.
• Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) and audio programming.
• Background in spatial audio, immersive sound and multi‑speaker system design.
• Passion for automotive innovation and user‑centered design.

What We Could Offer You

• Opportunity to shape the next generation of automotive soundscapes.
• A collaborative environment with cutting‑edge audio technology.
• Career growth in a fast‑evolving industry at the intersection of sound technology and mobility.
• Competitive salary package.
• A permanent position in a future‑oriented company.
• 30 days paid vacation per year.
• Mobile working options and flexible working hours.
• International and multicultural Team.
• Flat hierarchy and short lines of communication.
• Empowering environment and actionable feedback.
• Individual development and training opportunities.
• Modern office atmosphere, nice colleagues and free coffee.

Thank you for considering joining our team! We look forward to hearing from you and hope you become a part of our company. If you are interested in the position please apply now. We are excited about the possibility of working together to create a bright future!