I'm Joel Lipman, a sound designer and audio specialist based between Portalegre, Portugal and Cardiff, Wales. I’m passionate about the emotive power of sound and crafting immersive auditory experiences that engage listeners. I’ve built a broad toolkit for creative storytelling, from soundscape design and dialogue editing to data sonification and musical composition. I hold an MSc in Sound Design from Edinburgh Napier University and have a track record of delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines in podcast, film, and education settings. Beyond production, I’ve taught music technology and sound design, and I love collaborating to explore how sound shapes perception.

Joel Lipman

I'm Joel Lipman, a sound designer and audio specialist based between Portalegre, Portugal and Cardiff, Wales. I’m passionate about the emotive power of sound and crafting immersive auditory experiences that engage listeners. I’ve built a broad toolkit for creative storytelling, from soundscape design and dialogue editing to data sonification and musical composition. I hold an MSc in Sound Design from Edinburgh Napier University and have a track record of delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines in podcast, film, and education settings. Beyond production, I’ve taught music technology and sound design, and I love collaborating to explore how sound shapes perception.

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I’m Joel Lipman, a sound designer and audio specialist based between Portalegre, Portugal and Cardiff, Wales. I’m passionate about the emotive power of sound and crafting immersive auditory experiences that engage listeners. I’ve built a broad toolkit for creative storytelling, from soundscape design and dialogue editing to data sonification and musical composition.

I hold an MSc in Sound Design from Edinburgh Napier University and have a track record of delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines in podcast, film, and education settings. Beyond production, I’ve taught music technology and sound design, and I love collaborating to explore how sound shapes perception.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Podcast Editor and Sound Designer at Voyage Media
June 1, 2023 - Present
Cleaning and editing dialogue, designing and editing sound effects, arranging and editing musical scores, and producing the final mix for a premium podcast company based in Los Angeles. Series worked on include Taking Time, The Cleaner, Origin Protocol, Gabriel: Born, Entombed, Elias The Caretaker, Primal, Mr Buchman Goes to Washington, Fearvana, Cypress Creek, Allegedly (Landing Lightning episode).
Workshop Facilitator (Soundscape Design) at Lisbon Sound Society
February 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and ran a series of audio production workshops focused on soundscape design for Lisbon Sound Society in Lisbon.
Sound Designer at Bad Soil (short film)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Sound design, sound effects editing, Foley, and dialogue editing for the award-winning and BAFTA-nominated short film Bad Soil.
Audio Branding and Sound Design at Valispace
May 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Designing and synchronising auditory motifs and icons to visual logos and promotional videos for an engineering software development company.
Freelance Sound Designer and Editor at Self-Employed
June 1, 2021 - Present
Sound design, editing dialogue, and editing sound effects for radio shows and podcasts.
Studio Technician at Grassroots
September 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Recording and editing vocals for participants at a youth project in Cardiff.
Music Producer and DJ at Self-Employed
January 1, 2008 - Present
Own music releases on Brownswood Recordings and Tectonic; performed DJ sets around the world, including residencies in Cardiff and Lisbon.
Tutor and Course Developer at Community Music Wales
August 1, 2001 - Present
Teaching and developing courses in music technology, DJ skills, and soundscape design.
Music Production Tutor at Community Music Wales
August 1, 2001 - Present
Teaching music production for various organisations and privately, in South Wales and remotely.
Radio Show Host at Threads Radio
May 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023
Hosted The Sonic Lodge Show on Hackney-based internet station Threads Radio.
Radio Show Host at Radio Cardiff
March 1, 2008 - January 31, 2010
Hosted a weekly radio show and featured guest DJs and producers most weeks.

Education

MSc in Sound Design (Distinction, University Medal) at Edinburgh Napier University
January 1, 2021 - May 31, 2023
Performer’s Diploma in Music Technology - Merit at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
September 1, 1999 - July 1, 2002
BTEC Media Studies at Coleg Glan Hafren
September 1, 1997 - July 1, 1999
5 GCSEs including Maths and English at Llanishen High School
September 1, 1990 - July 1, 1995

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services