TAIT is hiring: Senior Technical Designer, Audio in Orlando
TAIT, Orlando, FL, United States
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 modelling, 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 / Accountabilities
Develop audio system architecture and key technologies to meet project needs and creative intent.
Perform acoustic performance studies to inform design decisions and communicate constraints, assumptions, and trade‑offs.
Create and maintain design intent documentation to fulfill project requirements and enable effective handoff to delivery partners.
Collaborate with other disciplines to define interfaces and ensure integrated, buildable solutions.
Support project bidding and estimating activities, including technical proposals and scope definitions.
Review vendor submittals, shop drawings, and alternates to protect design intent and maintain performance expectations within budget and schedule constraints.
Lead design reviews and technical coordination meetings, offering constructive feedback and ensuring discipline deliverables meet internal quality standards.
Promote and contribute to internal standards, templates, and processes for audio design and documentation.
Perform on‑site support as needed (site surveys, installation verification, field changes, troubleshooting) and document outcomes.
Mentor and develop other designers through coaching, peer reviews, and knowledge sharing. Support capability development across the AVL team.
Keep up‑to‑date with industry developments and standard solutions. When necessary, build and test prototypes to validate performance and suitability for projects within the TAIT portfolio.
Behavioral Competencies
Communication: Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly to team members, customers, and non‑technical stakeholders.
Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to provide guidance, mentor others, and lead workstreams with limited oversight.
Teamwork: The ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including internal technical and creative partners, as well as external delivery partners.
Customer‑facing: Represents the company to customers and vendors; able to balance creative intent, technical feasibility, and project constraints.
Adaptability: Open to new technologies, methodologies, and industry standards and able to pivot as project requirements evolve.
Attention to Detail: A focus on quality in designs and documentation, even when working under pressure.
Safety Awareness: A strong commitment to safety while working in variable environments, including workshops, customer facilities, and construction sites.
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
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
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.
TAIT Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions (HDHP plans)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
Employer‑paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
Employer‑paid Short‑term with optional long‑term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness stipends
Voluntary benefits (e.g., accident, critical illness)
Paid vacation and 12 holidays
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
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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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 modelling, 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 / Accountabilities
Develop audio system architecture and key technologies to meet project needs and creative intent.
Perform acoustic performance studies to inform design decisions and communicate constraints, assumptions, and trade‑offs.
Create and maintain design intent documentation to fulfill project requirements and enable effective handoff to delivery partners.
Collaborate with other disciplines to define interfaces and ensure integrated, buildable solutions.
Support project bidding and estimating activities, including technical proposals and scope definitions.
Review vendor submittals, shop drawings, and alternates to protect design intent and maintain performance expectations within budget and schedule constraints.
Lead design reviews and technical coordination meetings, offering constructive feedback and ensuring discipline deliverables meet internal quality standards.
Promote and contribute to internal standards, templates, and processes for audio design and documentation.
Perform on‑site support as needed (site surveys, installation verification, field changes, troubleshooting) and document outcomes.
Mentor and develop other designers through coaching, peer reviews, and knowledge sharing. Support capability development across the AVL team.
Keep up‑to‑date with industry developments and standard solutions. When necessary, build and test prototypes to validate performance and suitability for projects within the TAIT portfolio.
Behavioral Competencies
Communication: Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly to team members, customers, and non‑technical stakeholders.
Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to provide guidance, mentor others, and lead workstreams with limited oversight.
Teamwork: The ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including internal technical and creative partners, as well as external delivery partners.
Customer‑facing: Represents the company to customers and vendors; able to balance creative intent, technical feasibility, and project constraints.
Adaptability: Open to new technologies, methodologies, and industry standards and able to pivot as project requirements evolve.
Attention to Detail: A focus on quality in designs and documentation, even when working under pressure.
Safety Awareness: A strong commitment to safety while working in variable environments, including workshops, customer facilities, and construction sites.
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
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
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.
TAIT Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions (HDHP plans)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
Employer‑paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
Employer‑paid Short‑term with optional long‑term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness stipends
Voluntary benefits (e.g., accident, critical illness)
Paid vacation and 12 holidays
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
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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