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Kristi Knupp

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I am an Audio Director with over 17 years of experience in shipping titles that span AAA studios and award-winning indie projects.

About

I am an Audio Director with over 17 years of experience in shipping titles that span AAA studios and award-winning indie projects. My passion lies in sound design, audio integration, and mentoring the next generation of audio professionals. I’ve had the privilege of working on notable titles while continually pushing the boundaries of audio quality across diverse genres. My journey is fueled by a commitment to innovation and collaboration in the ever-evolving audio landscape.

Currently, I am engaged in mentoring graduate-level audio professionals at Duke University. I advocate for integrating real-world production workflows while exploring the potential of AI in audio tools, shaping how we create immersive soundscapes and experiences. My goal is to inspire creativity and enhance the quality of audio in games and beyond.

  • 16 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Skills· 1

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 24 roles

Sound Designer · TEKSsystemsJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Sound Designer on assignment with META contributing to confidential audio projects.

Audio Director · The Game BandDec 2025 – Jul 2025

Oversaw audio direction for projects, managing audio teams and workflows to ensure high-quality production and integration within game development cycles. Led team collaboration and implementation of sound design in line with project goals.

Adjunct Professor · Duke UniversityJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Mentoring graduate students through full 2-year game audio production cycles from pre-production through ship in Duke's Gaming Masters Program.

Audio Lead · Mountaintop StudiosDec 2024 – Jul 2025 · 8 mos
Audio Director · The Game BandJan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo
Audio Lead · Mountaintop StudiosJan 2022 – Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Audio Artist III · Electronic ArtsDec 2021 – Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos
Audio Lead · Mountaintop StudiosJan 2021 – Jan 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Education

BA - Music & Synthesis · Berklee College of Music2030 – 2026
AS - Audio Engineering · Full Sail University2030 – 2026
BA - Music Synthesis · Berklee College of Music2006 – 2008
AA - Recording Arts · Full Sail University2003 – 2004

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