I’m Joris Tillmans, a creative and independent sound designer and creative career coach with over 15 years of experience shaping music and sound for progressive international brands and film productions. Since founding EJJI Audio in 2017, I’ve built soundscapes that support story, emotion, and brand identity—working with creative teams on everything from commercial sound design to film and immersive installations. I’m also deeply involved in mentoring emerging creative talent, guiding students and multimedia artists to develop confident, resilient creative careers—especially the kind that don’t always follow the “straight line.” Alongside my studio work, I contribute as an educator and guest tutor at art and design academies, and I helped launch Independent Generation, a micro-learning platform focused on meta skills that support creative entrepreneurs.

Joris Tillmans

I’m Joris Tillmans, a creative and independent sound designer and creative career coach with over 15 years of experience shaping music and sound for progressive international brands and film productions. Since founding EJJI Audio in 2017, I’ve built soundscapes that support story, emotion, and brand identity—working with creative teams on everything from commercial sound design to film and immersive installations. I’m also deeply involved in mentoring emerging creative talent, guiding students and multimedia artists to develop confident, resilient creative careers—especially the kind that don’t always follow the “straight line.” Alongside my studio work, I contribute as an educator and guest tutor at art and design academies, and I helped launch Independent Generation, a micro-learning platform focused on meta skills that support creative entrepreneurs.

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I’m Joris Tillmans, a creative and independent sound designer and creative career coach with over 15 years of experience shaping music and sound for progressive international brands and film productions. Since founding EJJI Audio in 2017, I’ve built soundscapes that support story, emotion, and brand identity—working with creative teams on everything from commercial sound design to film and immersive installations.

I’m also deeply involved in mentoring emerging creative talent, guiding students and multimedia artists to develop confident, resilient creative careers—especially the kind that don’t always follow the “straight line.” Alongside my studio work, I contribute as an educator and guest tutor at art and design academies, and I helped launch Independent Generation, a micro-learning platform focused on meta skills that support creative entrepreneurs.

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Work Experience

Initiator (Independent Generation) at Independent Generation
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founded a micro-learning platform for creative entrepreneurs, publishing articles and modules that develop meta skills supporting creative careers that may follow unconventional paths.
Educator / Coach / Guest Tutor at Multiple art and design academies
January 1, 2018 - Present
Mentor and coach for students and emerging creative talent. Guest tutoring and educational roles at institutions including Communication and Multimedia Design (HBO Avans University of Applied Sciences), Design (HBO Fontys Tilburg), Rockacademy (HBO Fontys Tilburg), and Sint Lucas (Eindhoven). Creative coaching for multimedia artists.
Founder & Creative Director at EJJI Audio
January 1, 2017 - Present
Lead music and sound design for progressive international brands (e.g., GUCCI, Prada, Adidas, Chanel, AAPE+, ASML, Burberry, Renault, and others). Work also includes sound design for film and immersive installations in collaboration with visual artists, translating creative intent into detailed, story-driven audio.
Sound Designer & Owner at Sweatshop Studio Sound Design & Music Production
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Self-owned studio producing music and sound design for commercials and film. This venture formed the foundation for EJJI Audio and built extensive experience in client work, audio production, and delivery of production-ready sound.
Educator (Studio Engineering & Beatproducing) at Dynamo Eindhoven
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Part of a team developing urban talent. Responsible for developing educational methods and guiding students as they learned studio engineering and beat production.
Studio Engineer at Dynamo Eindhoven
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Studio and recording engineering work, supporting sessions and recordings within the Eindhoven studio environment.

Education

Teacher training (Visual Arts & Design) at Fontys Académie of the Arts Tilburg
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Studio engineer training at Sound Academy Hilversum
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Graphic designer training at Fontys Académie of the Arts Tilburg
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
College education (unspecified) at Strabrecht College Geldrop
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1992

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

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