Interaction/UX Sound Designer - FoA

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); Sur place; USD 142 000 - 195 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Meta is seeking an Interaction/UX Sound Designer to shape the sonic landscape across Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and more. You will lead complex sound design and haptics projects from discovery through delivery, crafting memorable UI sounds that enhance user interactions and align with our sonic brand across devices and apps.

You will work with a multidisciplinary Creative Audio team to define design standards, collaborate with engineers, and influence product decisions with data-driven

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience creating UI sonic experiences for products in mobile, hardware, and immersive environments.
• Understanding of Design Systems and system-level thinking.
• Experience creating bespoke sound design for high-profile products.
• Experience with sound design synthesis and Foley recording.
• Proficiency in Pro Tools and/or other professional DAWs.

Responsabilités

• Autonomously drive complex interaction sound design and haptics projects from discovery to completion.
• Create unique, memorable, and landmark sonic experiences for Meta users.
• Define and distill broad concepts into actionable deliverables for sound design systems and guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure cohesive audio experiences and project delivery.
• Influence sound design quality using data-driven decisions to maintain consistency and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain a consistent sonic brand identity across Meta touchpoints.

Connaissances

UI sound design

Haptics integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Outils

Pro Tools

Figma

Description du poste

We're on a mission to improve how people interact with technology through thoughtful sound design. As an Interaction/UX Sound Designer at Meta, you'll have the opportunity to shape the sonic landscape of products like Facebook and create immersive audio experiences across Meta products.As a key member of our Creative Audio team, you'll be responsible for designing and delivering innovative UI/UX sounds that bring our products to life, from our Wearables hardware to Meta's family of apps. Your expertise will help create intuitive and engaging audio experiences for our users.You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team of highly-skilled creatives, engineers, and innovators who are passionate about advancing audio design. Creative Audio has a track record of creating sonic experiences, including Meta Quest, Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses, Messenger, and Instagram. We're looking for someone who shares our passion for innovation and is eager to collaborate with our team to shape the future of audio experiences.Interaction/UX Sound Designer - FoA Responsibilities:Autonomously drive complex interaction sound design and haptics projects from discovery to completionCreate unique, memorable, and landmark sonic experiences for the 3+ billion people who use Meta technologiesUse your proven understanding of UI/UX sound design to define and distill broad concepts into actionable deliverablesCreate and adhere to sound design systems, audio design standards, guidelines, and best practicesAct as a source of truth for sound design, design standards, best practices, and implementation guidelinesExecute in a fast-paced and highly fluid environmentCollaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless systems alignment, cohesive audio experiences, and successful project deliveryInfluence key business decisions, leveraging clear data-driven decision makingInfluence and drive sound design quality in order to maintain quality and leverage existing resources for product consistency and efficiencyDevelop and maintain a consistent sonic brand identity across key Meta touchpointsMinimum Qualifications:8+ years of experience creating UI sonic experiences for products in mobile, hardware, and/or non-traditional or immersive environmentsUnderstanding of Design Systems and system-level thinkingExperience creating bespoke sound design for high-profile productsExperience with sound design synthesis and foley recordingProficiency in Pro Tools and/or other professional DAWsUnderstanding of human-centered designExperience leading, managing, scoping, and communicating project milestones and deliverablesExperience troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, with a systematic approach to identifying and addressing sound design and implementation problemsUnderstanding of haptics design patterns and principlesExperience communicating with technical teams and software developers to ensure seamless and efficient sound implementationExperience in creating and presenting in digital design tools, such as FigmaPreferred Qualifications:Experience creating audio for system-level software developmentUnderstanding of programming and technical sound paradigms in VR, AR, or other immersive mediumsDemonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Experience designing UI/UX audio specifically for AR and VR experiencesVideo editing skills (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Avid, etc.)Ability to mix in a variety of formats, including spatial audioAbout Meta:Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].$142,000/year to $195,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.