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.

Scope note

Excludes composer.

Alternative Labels

audio designer

audio engineer & sound artist

audio engineer and sound artist

audio engineer and sound designer

composer & sound designer

composer and sound designer

music and sound artist

music composer & sound designer

music composer and sound designer

sound artist and audio engineer

sound designer & audio engineer

sound designer & composer

sound designer & engineer

sound designer & music composer

sound designer and audio engineer

sound designer and composer

sound designer and engineer

sound designer and music composer

sound engineer & designer

sound engineer and designer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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 and Competences

adapt artistic plan to location analyse the need for technical resources calculate design costs 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 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

Optional Knowledge

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/790c8dca-f624-4bdc-ac16-27bc13ead188

Status

released

Occupations

sound designer

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI