Job Description

Applicants MUST be a current student at DigiPen Institute of Technology to qualify for this position.

• Student Employment at DigiPen is open to all currently matriculated students if they meet the qualifications for the job.
• Students may not work during any time when they have a class scheduled, a class is canceled, or a class ends early
• Student workers must reside within the State of Washington. Remote work outside of Washington will not be permitted.

Job Title: Student Composer / Sound Designer for PRJ-3051 (Mathues, Schwedler), S26

Reports to Lawrence Schwedler

Job Purpose: Assist Junior film team with music and sound. The goal is to create a rough pass on the working animatic that defines overall pacing and style. Any sound effects needed for story clarity are present in a rough form. (Final music and sound will be completed in F26). TA will work with the team in a collaborative, iterative, process. Prof. Schwedler has oversight on quality and final deliveries.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise film team regarding music and sound choices
• Implement feedback from the team in a timely manner and offer solutions
• Be willing to work in an iterative process
• Support the tone and mood of the film
• Add clarity to important story moments with key sound effects
• Attend team meetings to stay current with any changes in the film
• Do at least 2 iterations on music/sound to allow time for notes from team and faculty
• Work closely with Prof. Schwedler to insure proper outcomes
• Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked

Qualifications/Competencies

• Comfortable with multiple aspects of the music/sound pipeline
• Able to give critique in a professional manner
• Strong communicator
• Reliable, punctual, and invested in the success of their fellow students
• Be able to work independently

Working Conditions:

• Ideally be able to attend a few class meetings to discuss music plan and present progress to faculty. (depending on student availability)
  • Class times: Tuesday – 2 - 4:20 p.m. and Thursday – 10 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
• Be able to meet with team and Prof. Schwedler in off-hours – scheduling these ahead of time and committing to regular check-ins

Expected dates of employment: February 9 – April 25, 2026

Expected number of hours per week: 3 - 6

*** Once again, students are not permitted to work during any time when they are scheduled for a class. ***

Wage Range:

$17.13 - $18.25 per hour, depending on number of terms worked at DigiPen

Requirements to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Current Semester Academic Schedule

DigiPen Student Employee Academic Requirements:

• Are currently a Matriculated student at DigiPen Institute of Technology
• Good Academic Standing – not on Academic Warning as defined in DigiPen Course Catalog
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Have taken and passed MUS-251 course (or equivalent) with a B or better grade or suitable prior experience

Requirement Exceptions:

It is possible to still be selected for a position with DigiPen if you do not meet the requirements above, so don't let that dissuade you from applying!

Once you have applied for – and the supervisor decides to offer you – a position, we will contact the necessary managers (Supervisor, Department Chair, and/or the Dean of Faculty) to complete and sign off on an Academic Waiver form, depending on which requirements need to be waived. Once the Waiver is returned to us, we'll continue you through the hiring process.

Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.