Navydas Žukauskas

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Lithuanian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Sound Engineer
January 1, 2016 - Present
Established own recording studio using EU funding. Work on various freelance projects including recording musicians and creating sound design for video games, movies and other media.
Senior Sound Designer at Bored Panda Studios
January 1, 2020 - Present
Manage sound post-production team and perform sound design for videos including sound effects and music. Responsible for mixing, mastering, and archiving. Lead sound designer of the biggest YouTube channel company in the Baltic region, working with main YouTube channels such as Secret Diaries, Crafty Panda, and Kaboom.
Live Sound Engineer at Roots Live
January 1, 2018 - August 19, 2025
Managed live sound engineering and monitoring for live concerts and events.
Assistant Sound Engineer at Lithuanian National Radio and Television
January 1, 2016 - August 19, 2025
Assistant sound engineer in television productions including live news and national Eurovision contests.
Front of House Sound Engineer and Monitoring Engineer at Lithuanian National Radio and Television
January 1, 2016 - August 19, 2025
Handled front of house and monitoring sound engineering for live concerts and events.
Guitarist at Awakening Sun (Band)
January 1, 2021 - August 19, 2025
Guitarist for an international band, performing in various European countries including Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, France, and Czech Republic. Played significant shows at Hellfest (France) and Wacken Open Air (Germany) alongside bands like Rammstein, Bullet for My Valentine, Korn, and Ghost.
Freelance Sound Engineer at Navydas Sound Studio (Freelance)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance sound design, post-production, sound design for videos (SFX and music), mixing, mastering, archiving; manage sound post-production tasks and collaborate with clients for media projects including games, films and TV.
Assistant Sound Engineer at LRT (Lithuanian National Radio and Television)
January 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025
Live news and national Eurovision contests; front-of-house sound engineer and monitoring engineer.
Live Sound Engineer at Rots Live
January 1, 2018 - September 23, 2025
Live concerts and events; front-of-house and monitoring engineering.
Sound Engineer at Bored Panda Studios
January 1, 2020 - Present
Studio work including sound design, music production and post-production for video content; collaboration on media projects and education-related tasks.
Freelance Sound Engineer at Self-employed
January 1, 2016 - Present
Sound design for video games, travel, cars, guitar playing and music composing.
Assistant Sound Engineer at Lithuanian National Radio and Television
January 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025
Front-of-house sound engineer and monitoring engineer.
Live Sound Engineer at Roots Live
January 1, 2018 - September 23, 2025
Live concerts and events; English and Lithuanian language work.
Senior Sound Designer at Bored Panda Studios
January 1, 2020 - Present
Senior Sound Designer; audio post-production for media.
Guitarist at Awakening Sun
January 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025
Guitarist in an international band; toured across Europe; notable shows at Hellfest and Wacken Open Air.

Education

Bachelor of Sound Engineering at Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2017
Bachelor at Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Guitar Course at Yamaha Music School
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
National Music School at National Music School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
High School at Marijampolės Rygiškių Jono Gymnasium
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2012
Gymnasium (Secondary Education) at Marijampolės Rygiškių Jono Gimnazium
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2012
Guitar Course at Yamaha Music School
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor at Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Guitar Course at Yamaha Music School
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Electronic Music Instruments at Lithuanian National Music School
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Sound Engineering Basics at Lithuanian National Music School
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Ear Training at Lithuanian National Music School
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Music Harmony at Lithuanian National Music School
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor's Degree in Sound Engineering at Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor in Sound Engineering at Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Guitar Course
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Music / Sound Engineering
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Sound Engineering
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor's Degree in Sound Engineering
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Other