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Hi, I’m Nirmal Dev. I’m a Sound Designer and Mixing Engineer with 8+ years of experience in film sound, music production, and commercial audio. I’ve contributed to over 60 projects across India and New Zealand, handling mixing, sound design, recording, and other aspects of audio post-production. I’ve previously worked as an Audio Engineer at Deluxe for clients including Netflix, Disney, Amazon, and HBO Max. I’m comfortable with Surround and Dolby Atmos formats using Pro Tools and Reaper, and I regularly use iZotope RX, Melodyne, and Reaper Pro for audio repair and sound design. Based in Auckland, NZ, I enjoy collaborating with cross-continental teams on creative projects.…Hi, I’m Nirmal Dev. I’m a Sound Designer and Mixing Engineer with 8+ years of experience in film sound, music production, and commercial audio. I’ve contributed to over 60 projects across India and New Zealand, handling mixing, sound design, recording, and other aspects of audio post-production. I’ve previously worked as an Audio Engineer at Deluxe for clients including Netflix, Disney, Amazon, and HBO Max. I’m comfortable with Surround and Dolby Atmos formats using Pro Tools and Reaper, and I regularly use iZotope RX, Melodyne, and Reaper Pro for audio repair and sound design. Based in Auckland, NZ, I enjoy collaborating with cross-continental teams on creative projects.

Nirmal Dev

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Hi, I’m Nirmal Dev. I’m a Sound Designer and Mixing Engineer with 8+ years of experience in film sound, music production, and commercial audio. I’ve contributed to over 60 projects across India and New Zealand, handling mixing, sound design, recording, and other aspects of audio post-production. I’ve previously worked as an Audio Engineer at Deluxe for clients including Netflix, Disney, Amazon, and HBO Max. I’m comfortable with Surround and Dolby Atmos formats using Pro Tools and Reaper, and I regularly use iZotope RX, Melodyne, and Reaper Pro for audio repair and sound design. Based in Auckland, NZ, I enjoy collaborating with cross-continental teams on creative projects.…Hi, I’m Nirmal Dev. I’m a Sound Designer and Mixing Engineer with 8+ years of experience in film sound, music production, and commercial audio. I’ve contributed to over 60 projects across India and New Zealand, handling mixing, sound design, recording, and other aspects of audio post-production. I’ve previously worked as an Audio Engineer at Deluxe for clients including Netflix, Disney, Amazon, and HBO Max. I’m comfortable with Surround and Dolby Atmos formats using Pro Tools and Reaper, and I regularly use iZotope RX, Melodyne, and Reaper Pro for audio repair and sound design. Based in Auckland, NZ, I enjoy collaborating with cross-continental teams on creative projects.

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Hi, I’m Nirmal Dev. I’m a Sound Designer and Mixing Engineer with 8+ years of experience in film sound, music production, and commercial audio. I’ve contributed to over 60 projects across India and New Zealand, handling mixing, sound design, recording, and other aspects of audio post-production.

I’ve previously worked as an Audio Engineer at Deluxe for clients including Netflix, Disney, Amazon, and HBO Max. I’m comfortable with Surround and Dolby Atmos formats using Pro Tools and Reaper, and I regularly use iZotope RX, Melodyne, and Reaper Pro for audio repair and sound design. Based in Auckland, NZ, I enjoy collaborating with cross-continental teams on creative projects.

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English

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Hindi

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Work Experience

Freelance - Sound Designer and Mixing Engineer

August 1, 2015 - Present

Created sound design for film soundtracks and mixed audio using Pro Tools and Reaper. Mixed music for songs and background scores, applying creative tools like iZotope RX, Reformer Pro, and Melodyne. Worked on projects with clients like One Dollar Genre, Christchurch Electrical, Christchurch City Council, and Lincoln University. Contributions include short films, brand stories, library stories, and commercials across India and New Zealand.

Audio Engineer at Deluxe, Bangalore, India

July 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025

Performed extensive quality checks and rectified issues using Avid Pro Tools for multiple content versions to ensure localized audio quality. Collaborated with a team of engineers, maintaining effective communication to plan and prioritize projects. Delivered audio that met loudness specifications and file format standards. Worked on projects for clients including Amazon, Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros, HBO Max, Lionsgate, and Hulu. Notable projects include The Boys, Disenchantment, Snowpiercer, and Jack Ryan.

Recording Engineer at 20dB Sound Studios, Chennai, India

July 31, 2022 - July 14, 2025

Implemented Reaper in the studio, optimizing workflow and efficiency. Managed studio arrangements and session setups. Recorded vocals and musical instruments using diverse microphones and miking techniques. Recorded artists such as Sid Sriram, Bombay Jayashree, Haricharan, Jonita Gandhi, and others.

Music & Sound Artist at Satvic Movement, Gurgaon, India

September 30, 2021 - July 14, 2025

Created sound design, edited background scores, and mixed audio for videos across multiple categories using Reaper. Cleaned and repaired audio from location sound using iZotope RX, delivering professional quality results. Composed, produced, and mixed music for promotional songs.

Audio Faculty & Engineer at JAM Music Conservatory, Cochin, India

March 31, 2020 - July 14, 2025

Mentored audio enthusiasts and music producers in audio engineering and career building across short and extended diploma programs. Designed and implemented audio routing with patch bays and hardware. Managed studio and session setups for recording and mixing in Pro Tools. Recorded various instruments and vocals using multiple microphones and mic placement techniques.

Sound Editor and Designer at Oli Sound Labs, Chennai, India

March 31, 2018 - July 14, 2025

Recorded location sounds using professional field recorders and shotgun microphones. Edited and designed sound effects for film soundtracks using Pro Tools for surround sound formats including Dolby Atmos. Collaborated with creative sound designers to deliver high-quality soundtracks under tight deadlines.

Audio Engineer at Mohan Sithara Studio, Trichur, India

November 30, 2016 - July 14, 2025

Recorded music from composition to final production stages using Pro Tools. Programmed patterns by layering tracks and loops for song structures. Revised and edited background scores for feature and short films. Implemented creative solutions to reduce costly rewrites and saved time.

Audio Engineer at Mohan Sithara Studio, Trichur, India

February 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016

Recorded music from composition to final production for songs and albums. Programmed music patterns and edited background scores to reduce costly rewrites and saved production time.

Sound Designer and Mixing Engineer at Freelance (Self-employed)

August 1, 2015 - Present

Created sound design for film soundtracks and mixed audio in Pro Tools and REAPER. Mixed music for songs and background scores. Used iZotope RX, Melodyne, and Reformer Pro for audio repair and sound design.

Audio Engineer at Deluxe, Bangalore, India

August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023

Performed extensive quality checks and rectified issues using Pro Tools across multiple content versions to ensure localized audio was free from anomalies or technical issues. Collaborated with a team of audio engineers. Delivered loudness-compliant files meeting format standards. Clients included Netflix, Disney, Amazon, HBO Max, Lionsgate, and Hulu.

Recording Engineer at 20dB Sound Studios, Chennai, India

December 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022

Implemented REAPER in the studio to optimize workflow and efficiency. Managed studio arrangements and session setup. Recorded vocal and musical instruments using multiple microphones and techniques. Artists include Sid Sriram, Bombay Jayashree, Haricharan, Jonita Gandhi, Keba Jeremiah, Pradeep Kumar, Vijay Yesudas, Chinmayi Sripada, Punya Srinivas, and more.

Audio Faculty & Engineer at JAMM Music Conservatory, Cochin, India

April 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020

Mentored budding audio enthusiasts and music producers; designed and implemented audio routing; managed studio and session setup for recording and mixing in Pro Tools.

Sound Editor and Designer at Oli Sound Labs, Chennai, India

January 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018

Recorded sounds from location with field recorders; edited and designed sound effects for film soundtracks in 5.1 to Dolby Atmos; collaborated with a team of sound designers to deliver high-quality soundtracks under tight deadlines.

Sound Designer and Mixing Engineer at Freelance

August 1, 2015 - Present

Created sound design for film soundtracks and mixed audio in Pro Tools and Reaper; mixed songs and background scores in Pro Tools, Reaper, and Logic Pro; applied iZotope RX, Melodyne, and Reformer Pro for repair and design; NZ projects include Sound Design & Mix for short films for Lincoln University and Christchurch Libraries; client One Dollar.

Audio Engineer at Deluxe

August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023

Performed quality checks and rectified issues using Pro Tools across multiple content versions; collaborated with a team to plan and prioritize projects by deadlines; delivered assets meeting loudness specs; clients included Netflix, Disney, Amazon, HBO Max, Lionsgate, Hulu, WB.

Music & Sound Artist at Satvic Movement

April 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021

Created sound design, edited background scores, and mixed audio for videos across multiple categories using Reaper; cleaned and repaired location audio with iZotope RX; composed and mixed music for promotional songs.

Recording Engineer at 20dB Sound Studios

December 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022

Implemented Reaper in the studio to optimize workflow; managed session setup and recorded vocal and instrumental parts with multiple mics; edited and organized tracks for delivery.

Audio Editor and Designer at Oli Sound Labs

January 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018

Recorded sounds on location with field recorders and shotgun microphones; edited and designed sound effects for film soundtracks using Pro Tools; collaborated with a team to deliver high-quality sound tracks.

Audio Engineer at Mohan Sithara Studio

February 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016

Recorded music from composition to final production for songs/albums in Pro Tools; programmed basic patterns by layering tracks; edited background scores for feature and short films; created solutions to reduce rewrites and save time.