Sound Creator (Mobile Phone Content Production)
さうんどくりえいたー（けいたいでんわようこんてんつせいさく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Creative profession that produces music and sound effect content such as ringtones, BGM, and sound effects for mobile phones.
Description
Sound Creator (Mobile Phone Content Production) is a profession that plans, composes, arranges, edits, and produces music and sound effects for mobile devices such as cell phone ringtones (chaku-mero/chaku-uta), standby BGM, and sound effects for games and apps. Taking into account client or product specifications, it handles sound source production, loop settings, audio encoding, and optimization of delivery data adapted to target user preferences and device technical requirements (format, bitrate, file size). In addition, it uses the latest DAW software and audio editing tools to perform mixing and mastering, as well as delivery format conversion and test playback.
Future Outlook
With the spread of smartphones and the expansion of demand for high-quality content due to 5G, demand for mobile sound creators is expected to be maintained and increased. In particular, integration technologies with AR/VR and AI voice synthesis will enhance market value.
Personality Traits
Capable of creative thinking / Has curiosity and an inquiring mind / Is cooperative / Is particular about sound
Work Style
Contract production company employment / Freelance / In-house game development / Remote
Career Path
Assistant Sound Creator → Sound Creator → Senior Sound Creator → Sound Director → Music Producer
Required Skills
Audio codec knowledge / Audio editing / DAW operation / MIDI programming / Music theory
Recommended Skills
Audio knowledge / English (technical literature reading) / Mobile platform understanding / Programming (audio) / Sampling
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle differences in sound affect the quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity to produce unique musical expressions and sound designs is important. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because learning new formats and tools is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex mathematical analysis is almost unnecessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work with low physical demands. |
Aliases
- Ringtone Creator
- Song Ringtone Creator
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- Game Sound Creator
- Music Producer
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