Hi, I’m Nikita Smirnovs, a versatile Sound/Dialogue Designer and Audio Engineer based in Riga, Latvia. I’ve been working in the audio industry for 8 years, specializing in recording, directing voice-overs, and creating immersive soundscapes for animation, film, and games. My go-to DAW is Reaper, and I also have extensive experience with Pro Tools and Ableton Live for sound design and music composition. I’ve collaborated with brands and studios on animation, feature films, TV adverts, and game projects, including Disney, HBO, Sony, LEGO, Pixar, and Viacom/Viasat among others. My strengths include game audio implementation (Wwise, Unreal Engine 4, Unity), Foley and sound design asset creation, voiceover direction, and delivering polished mixes (2.0 and 5.1) for animated and film projects.

Nikita Smirnovs

Hi, I’m Nikita Smirnovs, a versatile Sound/Dialogue Designer and Audio Engineer based in Riga, Latvia. I’ve been working in the audio industry for 8 years, specializing in recording, directing voice-overs, and creating immersive soundscapes for animation, film, and games. My go-to DAW is Reaper, and I also have extensive experience with Pro Tools and Ableton Live for sound design and music composition. I’ve collaborated with brands and studios on animation, feature films, TV adverts, and game projects, including Disney, HBO, Sony, LEGO, Pixar, and Viacom/Viasat among others. My strengths include game audio implementation (Wwise, Unreal Engine 4, Unity), Foley and sound design asset creation, voiceover direction, and delivering polished mixes (2.0 and 5.1) for animated and film projects.

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Hi, I’m Nikita Smirnovs, a versatile Sound/Dialogue Designer and Audio Engineer based in Riga, Latvia. I’ve been working in the audio industry for 8 years, specializing in recording, directing voice-overs, and creating immersive soundscapes for animation, film, and games. My go-to DAW is Reaper, and I also have extensive experience with Pro Tools and Ableton Live for sound design and music composition.

I’ve collaborated with brands and studios on animation, feature films, TV adverts, and game projects, including Disney, HBO, Sony, LEGO, Pixar, and Viacom/Viasat among others. My strengths include game audio implementation (Wwise, Unreal Engine 4, Unity), Foley and sound design asset creation, voiceover direction, and delivering polished mixes (2.0 and 5.1) for animated and film projects.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Latvian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Engineer / Audio Director at Syncmer, Riga
September 1, 2024 - Present
Current role handling sound design, recording, directing voice-overs, and post-production for animation, games, and film projects. Responsible for 5.1/7.1 mixing, audio QC, and collaboration with external studios and vendors.
Audio Engineer / Audio Director at Digi Media, Riga
January 1, 2017 - September 1, 2024
Led audio for animations and movies, including recording, directing, editing, and mixing; talent sourcing and casting; 5.1 mixing for animation and film projects; voice acting for advertisements; overall audio QC and delivery.
Audio Engineer / Audio Director at Iyunos Di, Riga
September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2023
Sound design and post-production for animation and game projects; voiceover direction; audio editing and mixing; project management and delivery.
Audio Engineer / Audio Director at Syncmer
September 1, 2024 - Present
Film/Animation Dubbing, Voice-Over Recordings, Directing, Talent Sourcing, Audio Editing/Mixing, Audio QC, 5.1 / Stereo Mixing.
Audio Engineer / Audio Director at Digi Media
January 1, 2017 - September 1, 2024
Animated film dubbing, directing, talent sourcing/casting, project management, cost monitoring, 5.1 mixing, voice acting.
Audio Engineer / Audio Director at Iyuno-SDI
September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2023
Voice over recording, editing, mixing; animated film dubbing, directing, talent sourcing/casting, project management.
Audio Engineer / Audio Director at Sync Mer
September 1, 2024 - Present
Film/animation dubbing, voice-over recordings, directing, talent sourcing, audio editing/mixing, audio QC; 5.1/stereo mixing.
Audio Engineer / Audio Director at Iyuno-SDI, Riga
September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2023
Voice-over recording, editing, mixing; animated film dubbing, directing, talent sourcing / casting, project management.

Education

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Sound Design at Napier University, Edinburgh
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Science: Audio Engineering at Perth College UHI, Perth
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
HND in Sound Production (Sound Engineering) at Edinburgh College, Edinburgh
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Sound Design at Napier University, Edinburgh
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Science: Audio Engineering at Perth College UHI, Perth
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
HND in Sound Production: Sound Engineering at Edinburgh College, Edinburgh
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Sound Design at Napier University, Edinburgh
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Science: Audio Engineering at Perth College UHI, Perth
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
HND in Sound Production: Sound Engineering at Edinburgh College, Edinburgh
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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