Occupation · 2026 assessment

Sound Engineer

A Sound Engineer researches a problem, develops a visual or spatial concept and turns it into a solution ready for production or use. The assessment separates automation of individual tasks from accountability for the professional outcome.

How risk may change

Une estimation prospective, pas un scénario garanti.

42%2026
46%2028
51%2030
59%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
gathering requirements and references60%
researching users and context55%
creating concepts and sketches51%
developing alternatives46%
prototyping or model making40%
client alignment30%
preparing production materials19%
creative quality supervision11%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1gathering requirements and referencesAI 60% · human 43%
  2. 2researching users and contextAI 55% · human 57%
  3. 3creating concepts and sketchesAI 51% · human 50%
  4. 4developing alternativesAI 46% · human 50%
  5. 5prototyping or model makingAI 40% · human 51%
  6. 6client alignmentAI 30% · human 51%
  7. 7preparing production materialsAI 19% · human 68%
  8. 8creative quality supervisionAI 11% · human 72%

Why technology can change this work

  • AI systems can already perform part of the information and preparation work
  • full automation is constrained by variable real-world conditions
  • many cases still require professional judgement
  • the main inputs and outputs already exist digitally

What protects the occupation

  • accountability for meaning and facts
  • work with sources and subjects
  • editorial judgement

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Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026€3 280per month
2035€4 170scenario estimate
2026: €3 28020262027: €3 37020272028: €3 46020282029: €3 55020292030: €3 65020302031: €3 75020312032: €3 85020322033: €3 95020332034: €4 06020342035: €4 1702035
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Skills you already have

  • composition
  • colour and typography
  • visual thinking
  • user research
  • prototyping
  • production-file preparation

Skills to build

  • generative tools
  • 3D and spatial design
  • design systems
  • accessibility testing
  • copyright management
  • synthetic-content governance
CurrentSound Engineer · 42%
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Keepcomposition · colour and typography · visual thinking
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Addgenerative tools · 3D and spatial design · design systems

Sources and update

Mis à jour: 2026-09-27 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

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World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

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O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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