Sound Designer (Remote | $21–$35/hr)

Sound Designer

Position: Sound Designer

Type: Contractor

Compensation: $21–$35/hour

Location: Remote

About the Opportunity

This remote opportunity is for Sound Designers to contribute to an AI training and data annotation project. You’ll apply your expertise in sound design, audio editing, and restoration to review footage of robotic arms performing real-world tasks. Your work will help produce clear, accurate audio annotations and high-quality data for training next-generation AI systems. No prior AI experience is required.

Responsibilities

1. Review video sessions featuring robotic arms performing real-world tasks, focusing on audio quality and sound events.
2. Edit and annotate audio tracks to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency for AI training.
3. Restore audio by removing unwanted background noise, distortion, and inconsistencies.
4. Identify and document specific sounds, events, and anomalies within video sessions.
5. Collaborate with project leads and other contributors to clarify requirements, resolve ambiguities, and maintain consistent annotation standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

1. Demonstrated expertise in sound design, sound editing, and audio restoration techniques.
2. Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify subtle audio nuances.
3. Familiarity with audio editing tools and techniques for improving sound quality.
4. Ability to identify background noise, distortion, inconsistencies, and unusual sound events.
5. Strong communication skills to document findings and clarify project requirements.
6. Ability to work independently and manage deliverables in a remote, project-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with audio data annotation or similar technical review assignments.
2. Previous experience with AI training or data-labeling projects.
3. Experience reviewing audio or video recordings for quality assurance or technical evaluation.

Compensation & Engagement

• Compensation ranges from $21–$35 per hour.
• This is a remote contractor opportunity.
• Work focuses on audio review, editing, restoration, and annotation according to project-specific guidelines.