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Senior Technical Designer, Audio

Tait

Orlando, FL

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Acoustics, Amusement Parks, Audio Engineering, Audio System Design, Best Practices, Bidding, Budget Management, Coaching, Creative Design, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Diversity, Documentation, Ecosystems, Electrical Engineering, Feasibility Analysis, Financial Control, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Leading Edge Technology, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mentoring, Olympics, On Site Support, Performance Analysis, Physical Demands, Plan Meetings, Predictive Modeling, Project Estimates, Prototyping, Quality Metrics, Schematics, Signal Processing, System Architecture, Systems Scalability, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Theater, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Orlando, FL
POSTED
1 day ago

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose:

The Senior Technical Designer, Audio is responsible for developing and engineering audio system designs for themed entertainment and location-based experiences, ensuring that TAIT’s solutions are engineered to the highest levels of quality. This role translates creative intent into buildable system approaches through feasibility analysis, acoustic and performance studies, and high-quality design intent documentation. As a senior team member, this role is additionally expected to lead workstreams, mentor other designers, and contribute to discipline initiatives.

The Audio Design team is responsible for audio system design across multiple project types, including large-scale theme park attractions, lands, venues, and other immersive environments. Work commonly includes concept and schematic design, acoustic design and modeling, detailed design intent documentation, interdisciplinary coordination, and technical support through fabrication and installation performed by outside delivery partners. Targeted on-site support may include site surveys, installation verification, field changes, and troubleshooting to support successful system performance and customer handover.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Develops audio system architecture and key technologies to meet project needs and creative intent.
  • Performs acoustic performance studies to inform design decisions and communicate constraints, assumptions, and trade-offs.
  • Creates and maintains design intent documentation to fulfill project requirements and enable effective handoff to delivery partners.
  • Collaborates with other disciplines to define interfaces and ensure integrated, buildable solutions.
  • Supports project bidding and estimating activities, including technical proposals and scope definitions.
  • Reviews vendor submittals, shop drawings, and alternates to protect design intent and maintain performance expectations within budget and schedule constraints.
  • Leads design reviews and technical coordination meetings, offering constructive feedback and ensuring discipline deliverables meet internal quality standards.
  • Promotes and contributes to internal standards, templates, and processes for audio design and documentation.
  • Performs on-site support as needed (site surveys, installation verification, field changes, troubleshooting) and documents outcomes.
  • Mentors and develops other designers through coaching, peer reviews, and knowledge sharing. Supports capability development across the AVL team.
  • Keeps up-to-date with industry developments and standard solutions. When necessary, builds and tests prototypes to validate performance and suitability for projects within the TAIT portfolio.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in  Audio Engineering, Acoustics, Electrical Engineering, Entertainment Technology, Technical Theater, or equivalent experience. (Themed entertainment experience preferred)
  • 7+ years of experience with a degree (9+ years without a degree) designing and delivering professional lighting systems, preferably for themed entertainment, attractions, or other permanent immersive installations.
  • Proficiency with acoustic and predictive modeling tools (e.g., EASE or equivalent) and the ability to translate study outputs into design recommendations.
  • Experience with modern DSP and networked audio ecosystems (e.g., Q-Sys Designer, Dante Controller, AES67) and best practices for scalable, maintainable systems.
  • Strong documentation skills using CAD/BIM and related toolchains (AutoCAD and/or Revit, Bluebeam).
  • Experience developing design intent documentation packages (Single Line Diagrams, Rack Elevations, Cable Schedules, Equipment Lists, etc.) 
  • Understanding of acoustics, signal processing fundamentals, speech intelligibility considerations, and noise control constraints in guest environments.
  • Experience coordinating with external integrators and vendors. Comfort reviewing submittals and alternates to protect performance and maintainability.
  • Intimate knowledge of commercial aspects of projects (scope definition, assumptions, estimating) 
  • Expected Travel: 10-20%. Must be able to acquire passport for international travel.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to frequently walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel each day. Specific requirements are:

  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to pull or push up to 50 lbs.

Work conditions of the role are:

  • Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
  • Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.
  • Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required. This includes, safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, safety toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location.

The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical limitations or disabilities. If there are specific physical needs related to lifting, walking, or any other task, candidates are encouraged to discuss their requirements during the hiring process. The organization will make every effort to accommodate these needs to ensure equal opportunities for all employees.

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TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.

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