Sound Designer and Audio Content Specialist

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to shape the sound of our products and brand by executing sound design projects and delivering high-quality presets, sample-based content (recording, editing, and instrument programming), and audio assets.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to shape the sound of our products and brand by executing sound design projects and delivering high-quality presets, sample-based content (recording, editing, and instrument programming), and audio assets. Your mission is to ensure alignment with creative direction and technical requirements, strengthening Arturia’s sound as a key differentiating asset for the company.

Responsibilities

• Translate product vision into sound design plans in collaboration 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 + technical briefs for internal and external contributors (including recording and delivery guidelines).
• Coordinate external contractors (preset designers, sample providers, music producers), ensuring alignment, quality, and project deadlines.
• Ensure audio engine quality and musicality through sound design-led validation, critical listening, and qualitative feedback during R&D.
• Design and deliver soundbanks and presets for Arturia instruments and expansions.
• Produce sample-based content end-to-end, including vendor coordination, recording oversight, editing, SFZ programming, and final validation.
• Review, validate, and refine delivered content to meet Arturia quality and musical standards.
• Create audio assets for marketing and product launches (demos, showcases, web content).
• Monitor market trends, emerging tools, and animate our user community to identify new business opportunities.
• Present and communicate Arturia’s products and vision to customers through demos, presentations, and educational content.

Requirements

• Over 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. a BTS in France) in audio engineering, sound design, music production, music technology, or a related field (preferred). Equivalent professional experience and/or a portfolio may substitute for formal academic training.
• Excellent proficiency with at least one DAW (Ableton Live / Logic Pro / Pro Tools), and knowledge of synthesis, sampling, audio editing and restoration (iZotope RX or equivalent), and music production.
• English: proficient level of oral and written communication.
• The position is based in Montbonnot-Saint-Martin (3830), France.