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Sound Designer

audiomixingfoleypost-production

Role & responsibilities

Records or synthesizes sounds, edits and mixes audio, and collaborates with directors or engineers to match creative intent.

Key strengths

  • Creativity30% (Job)
  • Attention to detail24% (Job)
  • Technical skills20% (Job)
  • Communication14% (Job)
  • Organization12% (Job)

What this means for you

  • Technical skills – Applies technical know-how to get reliable results.
  • Attention to detail – Checks small but critical details to avoid errors.
  • Creativity – Generates fresh ideas and approaches for better outcomes.

Typical tasks

  • Create, record, and edit audio assets for media projects.
  • Design soundscapes and effects that align with creative direction.
  • Sync audio to picture and manage dialogue, Foley, and ambience.

Daily work

  • Meets directors and editors to understand sonic goals
  • Polishes final mixes and prepares deliverables
  • Designs soundscapes and mixes effects to picture

Education & entry routes

Helpful but not mandatory

  • Surround sound mixing workshop
  • DAW production masterclass

Alternative pathways

  • Audio Engineer
  • Foley Artist
  • Multimedia Producer

Work environment

Team size
Audio and production teams of 5–20.
Typical employers
Film, TV, game studios, theatres, and audio houses.
People contact
Moderate to high—close work with creative teams.
Stress level
Moderate with deadlines tied to production schedules.
Working hours
Flexible hours around studio sessions and production milestones.

Entry & progression

Common entry roles

  • Assistant Sound Designer
  • Audio Editor

Next career steps

  • Lead Sound Designer
  • Audio Director