I’m a detail-focused sound designer with a passion for building immersive soundscapes, especially for games and interactive media. I enjoy working in collaborative, fast-moving teams where creative problem-solving and adaptability matter. Game jams and freelance projects have helped me develop that mindset and workflow. I have experience with audio middleware including Wwise and FMOD, in addition to Unreal Engine 5’s MetaSounds. This lets me create responsive, interactive audio systems that support gameplay and strengthen the overall player experience.…

Ben Murphy

I’m a detail-focused sound designer with a passion for building immersive soundscapes, especially for games and interactive media. I enjoy working in collaborative, fast-moving teams where creative problem-solving and adaptability matter. Game jams and freelance projects have helped me develop that mindset and workflow. I have experience with audio middleware including Wwise and FMOD, in addition to Unreal Engine 5’s MetaSounds. This lets me create responsive, interactive audio systems that support gameplay and strengthen the overall player experience.…

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I’m a detail-focused sound designer with a passion for building immersive soundscapes, especially for games and interactive media. I enjoy working in collaborative, fast-moving teams where creative problem-solving and adaptability matter. Game jams and freelance projects have helped me develop that mindset and workflow.

I have experience with audio middleware including Wwise and FMOD, in addition to Unreal Engine 5’s MetaSounds. This lets me create responsive, interactive audio systems that support gameplay and strengthen the overall player experience.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Shop Assistant at Lands' End
February 1, 2025 - July 23, 2025
Rotate between four distinct gift shops, handle stock replenishment, tills, opening/closing procedures; maintain inventory knowledge across shops and coordinate with team to locate shared items, reducing customer wait times.
Sales Assistant Customer Service at WHSmith
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Assisted customers with product inquiries, built strong interpersonal skills, resolved customer inquiries effectively; collaborated with colleagues to meet store goals; managed stock replenishment, merchandising, and customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Shop Assistant at Lands' End
July 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Rotated between four distinct gift shops; handled stock replenishment, shop cleanliness, tills, and opening/closing procedures; communicated across teams to locate shared items and reduce customer wait times.
Sound Designer/Composer at Games Jobs Live, Game Parade
July 11, 2021 - July 18, 2021
Composed original music and created sound effects for transitions and UI; integrated audio assets into Unity using Wwise; collaborated closely with a multidisciplinary team to achieve a cohesive audio-visual experience under a tight three-day deadline.
Sound Designer/Composer at Games Jobs Live, Game Parade (Game Jam)
July 11, 2021 - July 18, 2021
Composed original music and created sound effects for transitions and UI. Integrated audio assets into Unity using Wwise. Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to achieve a cohesive audio-visual experience. Delivered high-quality work within a strict three-day deadline.
Customer Service Advisor at Aviva
March 3, 2019 - March 11, 2021
Utilized active listening and communication skills to understand and resolve complex customer needs; collaborated effectively within a team; maintained meticulous records for customer data and case management; coordinated across departments to solve issues.
Volunteer at Red Tape Central
July 18, 2018 - March 3, 2019
Interacting with customers on the shop floor; listing items for eBay using the BHF website; ensuring items were tested; communicating with the eBay team to organize pickup dates for items.
Volunteer at British Heart Foundation, Furniture and Electrical Store
July 18, 2018 - March 3, 2019
Interacting with customers on the shop floor; listing items for eBay; coordinating with the eBay team over the phone to organize pickup dates for items; discounting items on the shop floor.
Sound Designer/Composer at University of Solent Game Jam
June 26, 2018 - June 29, 2018
Composed four tracks and a main menu theme; designed sound around the four elements. Communicated with the team to ensure their satisfaction. Worked within a three-day timeframe.
Sound Designer/Composer at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Created sound effects for games (environment loops, UI sounds, weapon and combat sounds); composed music for different game states and transitional loops; produced sound effects for Twitch streamers; collaborated with clients to deliver immersive audio assets.
Sound Designer/Composer at Freelance (Self-Employed)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Creating sound effects for games (environmental loops, UI sounds, weapon and combat sounds) and music for different game states, including transitional loops. Producing sound effects and alert sounds for Twitch streamers.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Sound and Music for Interactive Games at Leeds Beckett University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Digital Music and Sound Arts at University of Brighton
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Technology at Hillsborough College / The Sheffield College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
NCFE Level 2 Music Technology at Hillsborough College, The Sheffield College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
GCSEs (Mathematics, English Language, Science, Psychology) at The Sheffield College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Postgraduate Certificate in Sound and Music for interactive games at Leeds Beckett University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Digital Music and Sound Arts at University of Brighton
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Technology at The Sheffield College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Wwise-101 Certification: Wwise Fundamentals
June 8, 2019 - February 19, 2026
Wwise-201 Certification: Interactive Music
April 10, 2021 - February 19, 2026
Wwise-251 Certification: Performance Optimization & Mobile Considerations
June 28, 2021 - February 19, 2026
Wwise-301 Certification: Wwise Unity Integration
October 7, 2021 - February 19, 2026
NCFE Level 2 Music Technology 2 (Sequencing)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Wwise-101 Certification: Wwise Fundamentals
June 8, 2019 - February 19, 2026
Wwise-201 Certification: Interactive Music
April 10, 2021 - February 19, 2026
Wwise-251 Certification: Performance Optimization & Mobile Considerations
June 28, 2021 - February 19, 2026
Wwise-301 Certification: Wwise Unity Integration
October 7, 2021 - February 19, 2026

Industry Experience

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

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