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Inti D'Ayala-Valva

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I'm Inti D'Ayala-Valva, a senior sound designer with over 15 years of experience crafting unconventional auditory experiences for advertising and the arts.

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I’m Inti D’Ayala-Valva, a senior sound designer with over 15 years of experience crafting unconventional auditory experiences for advertising and the arts. My work balances creative experimentation with practical production, delivering immersive sound that supports storytelling across film, TV, and campaigns.
I also teach sound design at IED Rome, mentor students through graduation projects, and lead interdisciplinary workshops on audio for film, animation, and digital media, always aiming to inspire the next generation of creators.

  • 19 years' experience
  • Joined August 2015

Languages

  • ItalianFluent
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 4 roles

Teacher – Sound Design Curriculum · IED Istituto Europeo di DesignJun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

Developed and taught the Sound Design curriculum for the Video Design program; mentored over 100 students on graduation projects and portfolio development; led interdisciplinary workshops on audio for film, animation, and digital media; introduced hands-on production techniques to enhance classroom engagement.

Music Producer and Audio Engineer · Gas Vintage StudiosFeb 2009 – Present · 17 yrs 10 mos

Operated SSL 4000 analog console for high-end studio productions; managed full-cycle audio production, mixing, and engineering for local and international artists; oversaw studio equipment maintenance; collaborated with producers and musicians to shape unique sonic identities.

Freelance Sound Designer · Inti Sound Studio, San Francisco, CAJan 2009 – Jan 2009 · 1 mo

Designed and produced audio for global campaigns with brands including Panasonic, Coca-Cola, Lenovo, Nissan, Tim, UniCredit, Algi da, Barilla; created original music, sound effects, and Foley for films, cartoons, and television; directed voice-over sessions in multiple languages; composed scores and soundscapes for theater performances and art installations; delivered fully mixed and mastered audio for broadcast and digital platforms.

Senior Sound Designer · IntiSound StudioOct 2007 – Present · 19 yrs 2 mos

Education

Liceo Classico · Pilo Albertelli2030 – 1999
Advanced sound engineering and music production training · Saluzzo2006 – 2026
Mastering and Mixing techniques · Lucca2017 – 2026
Sound Design Curriculum for Video Design Program · IED Istituto Europeo di Design2022 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Trained in Theatrical Sound Design2030 – 2026
Liceo Classico2030 – 1999
Advanced sound engineering and music production training2006 – 2026
Mastering and Mixing techniques2017 – 2026

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