Sound Designer
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Bachelor's
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$50–$90/hr
Actively Hiring
250 openings
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Role Title: Sound Designer Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Sound Designers to contribute expertise in an exciting AI training and data annotation project for a customer. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Scope of Work
- Review and assess video sessions featuring robotic arms completing real-world tasks, focusing on the audio component.
- Edit and annotate audio tracks to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency for AI training purposes.
- Restore audio quality by removing unwanted noise, distortion, and inconsistencies.
- Provide detailed feedback and annotations regarding specific sounds, events, or anomalies within each video session.
- Collaborate with project leads and fellow contributors to confirm annotation standards and resolve ambiguities.
- Maintain meticulous records of all edits, annotations, and restoration activities for traceability.
- Contribute to ongoing improvements in annotation protocols and project workflows as needed. Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in sound design, sound editing, and audio restoration techniques.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven track record in identifying subtle audio nuances.
- Familiarity with a variety of digital audio workstations and editing tools.
- Experience working with real-world, non-music audio sources is a strong plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document observations and collaborate remotely.
- Background in audio data annotation or similar technical review assignments is advantageous.
- Ability to self-manage deliverables in a remote, project-based environment.
Requirements
- Sound Editing
- Attention to Detail
- Audio Restoration
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
Key responsibilities
- Review and assess video sessions featuring robotic arms completing real-world tasks, focusing on the audio component.
- Edit and annotate audio tracks to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency for AI training purposes.
- Restore audio quality by removing unwanted noise, distortion, and inconsistencies.
- Provide detailed feedback and annotations regarding specific sounds, events, or anomalies within each video session.
Why this role
This Sound Designer role is fully remote and pays $50–$90/hr, a solid way into Voice Acting work without needing to live near an office or relocate for it.
Talent pool
We're light on Voice Acting candidates
We've matched 5 people with a Voice Acting background against 98 Voice Acting listings we've tracked, so most go out without one. Set up a profile and we'll consider you for a role like this one.
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Common questions
Does Micro1 monitor your computer while you work?
On many projects, yes, through time-tracking tools that take periodic screenshots to verify active hours. Check the specific project's requirements before accepting if desktop monitoring is a dealbreaker.
What does the Micro1 application process look like?
Expect a screening interview with Zara, Micro1's AI recruiter. Prepare for it like a real video call: good lighting, clear audio, verbal answers to technical questions. A human manager reviews the recording afterward, and some roles add a short skills assessment on top.
What does task-based AI training work look like?
Practical, hands-on data work: recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. Tasks are designed to be short and distinct, typically 5 to 60 minutes each.
What does Voice Acting work look like for a Sound Designer?
Tasks here are scoped to Voice Acting, not generic labeling. As a Sound Designer, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Voice Acting) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Voice Acting background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Sound Editing, Attention to Detail, Audio Restoration, and Data Annotation are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
What does the 'openings' count on this listing mean?
It's Micro1's live count of how many candidates it's still trying to place for this specific role, 250 right now, not a countdown on your individual application. A higher number signals more active demand; it doesn't lower the bar for acceptance.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $50–$90/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Micro1's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.