sound designer
ISCO: 3521. Skills: 75. Essential: 44.
Essential skills
- 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
Supporting skills
- 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