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I am Nicolas Tardif, a composer and senior sound designer with 12+ years of experience crafting immersive audio for video games. Based in Sapporo, Japan, I work remotely and collaborate with teams across time zones to deliver dynamic soundscapes that elevate gameplay.
I’ve led teams, mentored fellow designers, and contributed to the audio design of more than 100 games, including branded content and marketing trailers. I’m passionate about blending creative direction with technical polish to enhance user experience and game mechanics.
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Language
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Work Experience
Sound Designer at High 5 Games
July 1, 2012 - May 1, 2025-Composed, sound-designed, and produced audio content for over 100 games, delivering 80+ complete sound packages.
-Led a team of four Composer/Sound Designers, providing mentorship and creative direction (2018-2021).
-Developed original UI soundscapes and SFX for Shake the Sky Casino, an Asian-themed mobile app.
-Contributed to the audio design of High 5 Casino, optimizing user interaction through SFX.
-Collaborated with game designers to integrate audio systems that enhance gameplay mechanics.
-Partnered with the Game Innovation team to conceptualize and implement new themes.
-Produced trailer sound design for marketing and B2B content.
Sound Designer at High 5 Games
January 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025Composed, sound-designed, and produced audio content for over 100 games, delivering 80+ complete sound packages. Led a four-person team of composer/sound designers, providing mentorship and creative direction that elevated audio quality and consistency across titles. Collaborated with game designers, producers, and QA to integrate audio systems that enhanced gameplay, narrative, and user experience. Created original UI soundscapes and SFX for Shake the Sky Casino (Asia-themed mobile app) and contributed to casino game audio, optimizing player interaction through responsive, polished sound design.
Senior Sound Designer at High 5 Games
January 1, 2025 - September 25, 2025Guided audio direction for a growing portfolio of titles at High 5 Games, producing and refining sound packages for 100+ games across mobile and PC platforms. Mentored a four-person team of designers, enabling creative development and cross-functional collaboration across design, art, and production. Drove audio system integration in collaboration with game designers to optimize gameplay feel and audio performance, including on UI and FX for casino games, trailers, and marketing assets. Led initiatives to improve mixing pipelines and asset re-use, reducing production time while maintaining high sonic quality.
Sound Designer at High 5 Games
January 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025Composed, sound-designed, and produced audio content for over 100 games, delivering 80+ complete sound packages. Led a team of four Composer/Sound Designers, providing mentorship and creative direction (2018-2021). Developed original UI soundscapes and SFX for Shake the Sky Casino, an Asian-themed mobile app. Contributed to the audio design of High 5 Casino, optimizing user interaction through SFX. Collaborated with game designers to integrate audio systems that enhance gameplay mechanics. Partnered with the Game Innovation team to conceptualize and implement new themes. Produced trailer sound design for marketing and B2B content.
Senior Sound Designer at High 5 Games
January 1, 2025 - September 25, 2025Led a team of four Composer/Sound Designers, providing mentorship and creative direction; delivered audio for over 100 titles; developed original UI soundscapes and SFX; improved gameplay through sound design; collaborated with game designers; created trailer sound design for marketing and B2B content; contributed to audio systems and new themes across titles.
Sound Designer at High 5 Games
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Composed, sound designed, and produced audio content for over 100 games, delivering 80+ complete sound packages. Led a team of four Composer/Sound Designers, providing mentorship and creative direction (2018-2021). Developed original UI soundscapes and SFX for Shake the Sky Casino, an Asian-themed mobile app. Contributed to the audio design of High 5 Casino, optimizing user interaction through SFX. Collaborated with game designers to integrate audio systems that enhance gameplay mechanics. Partnered with the Game Innovation team to conceptualize and implement new themes. Produced trailer sound design for marketing and B2B content.
Senior Sound Designer at High 5 Games
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Advanced from Sound Designer to Senior Sound Designer, continuing to craft immersive audio for over 100 games and leading cross-functional collaboration across design and production teams.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Music, Emphasis in Jazz Studies at Central Connecticut State University
September 1, 1998 - April 30, 2004Bachelor of Arts in Music at Central Connecticut State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004Bachelor of Arts in Music, Emphasis in Jazz Studies at Central Connecticut State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004Bachelor of Arts in Music at Central Connecticut State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004Qualifications
Shadow of the Panther Infinity - EGKS Slot Award 2023: Most Innovative Slot
January 1, 2023 - September 12, 2025Private instruction in Harmony, Counterpoint, and Composition with Juilliard professor Kendall Durelle Briggs
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019Private instruction in Harmony, Counterpoint, and Composition with Juilliard professor Kendal Durelle Briggs
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019Industry Experience
Gaming, Professional Services, Other, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet
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