Sound Designer

University of Mississippi • University, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Theatre & Film at The University of Mississippi invites applications for a staff Sound Designer beginning Fall 2026. This role involves supervising a sound design area at a Research I University, conceptualizing and facilitating sound designs for departmental productions, preparing, tracking, and reconciling sound shop purchases and budgets, and providing support for audio engineering for each event in the department’s production facilities. Additional responsibilities include collaboration with colleagues across various areas of the department and overseeing and maintaining the sound inventory for our production venues.

Requirements

• High School diploma (Required)
• 4 Years of Relevant experience (Required)

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in theatrical design/technology, or a related field
• Two years of experience related to the position

Responsibilities

• Supervising a sound design area at a Research I University
• Conceptualizing and facilitating sound designs for departmental productions
• Preparing, tracking, and reconciling sound shop purchases and budgets
• Providing support for audio engineering for each event in the department’s production facilities
• Collaboration with colleagues across various areas of the department
• Overseeing and maintaining the sound inventory for our production venues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED