Pima Community College - Sound Designer (Temporary/Part time)

Sound Designer is needed in Tucson, United States.

Client: Pima Community College

Location: Tucson, AZ

Contract: Temporary, Part-time

Job Description

The Sound Designer is responsible for the creation, selection, playback, and amplification of all pre-recorded and live sounds for a theatrical production, including actors and musicians.

• Production: Fairview
• Position Dates: February 23, 2026 - April 22, 2026

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up speakers, amplifiers, microphones, and other sound playback and amplification equipment.
• Use existing equipment to create the best possible audience audio experience.
• Make recommendations and arrangements for rental of supplementary sound equipment to enhance the production.
• Work with the director to make artistic choices for ambient sound and practical sound effects for the production.
• Collaborate with the director, facility staff, and others to make artistic and technical choices for actor voice amplification, as needed.
• Attend weekly production meetings (virtually or in-person).
• Attend designer runs and all technical rehearsals through the final dress rehearsal in-person.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous sound designing experience.
• Ability to mix audio and operate an audio sound board.
• Experience collaborating with sound effects designers, actors, and directors to create an ideal audio experience for the audience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in sound design or currently enrolled in a sound design educational program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to mix audio and operate an audio sound board.
• Experience with a large variety of audio equipment.