About the role
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.
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