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A Sound Designer creates and manipulates audio for media, enhancing experiences through soundscapes, effects, and collaboration with directors.

    • AI Exposure: Medium

      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Sound Designer?

Get qualified to work as a Sound Designer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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Sound Designer careers

A Sound Designer is a creative professional responsible for creating and manipulating audio elements for various media, including films, video games, theatre, and advertising. They design soundscapes that enhance the emotional experience of the audience, using a combination of field recordings, sound libraries, and original compositions.

Typical duties include collaborating with directors to develop audio concepts, creating sound effects, editing audio tracks, and ensuring the final sound aligns with the visual components of the project. Sound Designers often work with industry-standard software and equipment to achieve high-quality audio outputs.