sound designer
Sound designers develop a sound design concept for a performance and supervise the execution of it. Their work is based on research and artistic vision. Their design is influenced by and influences other designs and must be conform with these designs and the overall artistic vision. Therefore, the designers work closely with artistic directors, operators and the artistic team. Sound designers prepare audio fragments to be used in a performance, which can involve recording, composing, manipulating and editing. Sound designers develop plans, cue lists and other documentation to support the operators and production crew. Sound designers sometimes also work as autonomous artists, creating sound art outside a performance context.
Also called: audio engineer & sound artist, sound designer & engineer, sound designer and composer, sound engineer and designer, sound designer & audio engineer, sound designer & music composer, music composer and sound designer, composer and sound designer
- 44
- essential skills
- 31
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3521
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- costume designerWhat changes?34 skills in common
- performance lighting designerWhat changes?34 skills in common
- pyrotechnic designer34 skills in common
- set designerWhat changes?34 skills in common
- make-up and hair designer32 skills in common
- puppet designer32 skills in common
- performance flying director28 skills in common
- sound operator23 skills in common
Essential skills
44- adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- analyse a script
- analyse music score
- analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
- analyse the scenography
- attend rehearsals
- coach staff for running the performance
- communicate during show
- conduct costume research
- contextualise artistic work
- coordinate audio system programmes
- define artistic approach
- develop an artistic framework
- develop design concept
- develop design ideas cooperatively
- keep up with trends
- meet deadlines
- mix multi-track recordings
- mix sound in a live situation
- monitor developments in technology used for design
- monitor sociological trends
- operate an audio mixing console
- operate sound live
- perform quality control of design during a run
- plan audiovisual recording
- present artistic design proposals
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- program sound cues
- propose improvements to artistic production
- record multi-track sound
- research new ideas
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- understand artistic concepts
- update design results during rehearsals
- use audio reproduction software
- use communication equipment
- use specialised design software
- use technical documentation
- verify feasibility
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
Optional skills
31- adapt artistic plan to location
- analyse the need for technical resources
- calculate design costs
- copyright legislation
- develop drama production process
- develop professional network
- document your own practice
- draw up artistic production
- ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- keep personal administration
- labour legislation
- lead a team
- manage personal professional development
- monitor mixing in a live situation
- organise resources for artistic production
- perform soundchecks
- prospect new customers
- provide technical documentation
- read musical score
- record music
- set up a multi-track recording
- set up basic recording
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- set up sound reinforcement system
- technically design a sound system
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- tune up wireless audio systems
- update budget
- use personal protection equipment
- work safely with machines
No account needed to start
How close are you to being a sound designer?
MyNodes reads your CV once, maps it to this same taxonomy, and shows you which roles you are already closest to and the few skills that would open the most doors. The file is deleted as soon as it has been read.