What does a Sound Designer do?

You create sounds and sound effects for films, games, and media.

What education does Sound Designer require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a Sound Designer earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 58'000, mid ~CHF CHF 78'000 per year (approximate).

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Sound Designer

Media & Communication

Sound designers create soundscapes for film, theatre, video games, advertising and interactive media. They record sounds, process them digitally and create unique sound effects and atmospheres. Technical expertise in audio engineering and a creative ear are equally in demand.

Entry

~CHF 58'000

CHF 4'833/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 78'000

CHF 6'500/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 100'000

CHF 8'333/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration36 months

Your path to Sound Designer

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Secondary School

You are here

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Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation3–5 years

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

University of Applied Sciences3 years

Bachelor's degree

Optional: Master UAS1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Bachelor/Master

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Starting salary: CHF 58'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics4/10

🔬 Science4/10

💻 IT8/10

🔧 Manual4/10

🎨 Artistic10/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity9/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth5/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk5/10

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