🎚️ **Mixing Engineer | NYC-Based Freelancer** Hi, I’m Sean Hyland, a freelance audio mixer and engineer based in New York City with a strong foundation in music production, sound design, and interactive media. I bring over a decade of experience across sectors like media & entertainment, education, gaming, and nonprofit—delivering clean, impactful mixes and immersive soundscapes that elevate every project. My core strengths include: - Expert-level proficiency in DAWs like Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, and Reaper - Deep knowledge of studio gear, signal flow, and workflow optimization - Experience designing audio for VR and mixed-reality projects (e.g., *Don’t Look Away VR*, 300K+ Oculus downloads) - Technical troubleshooting and MIDI mapping What sets me apart? I combine creative intuition with technical precision. Whether you need a polished mix, adaptive game audio, or help refining your studio environment, I deliver results that meet industry standards and exceed expectations. Let’s collaborate—I'm available for freelance gigs, remote work, and projects based in NYC.…

Sean Hyland

🎚️ **Mixing Engineer | NYC-Based Freelancer** Hi, I’m Sean Hyland, a freelance audio mixer and engineer based in New York City with a strong foundation in music production, sound design, and interactive media. I bring over a decade of experience across sectors like media & entertainment, education, gaming, and nonprofit—delivering clean, impactful mixes and immersive soundscapes that elevate every project. My core strengths include: - Expert-level proficiency in DAWs like Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, and Reaper - Deep knowledge of studio gear, signal flow, and workflow optimization - Experience designing audio for VR and mixed-reality projects (e.g., *Don’t Look Away VR*, 300K+ Oculus downloads) - Technical troubleshooting and MIDI mapping What sets me apart? I combine creative intuition with technical precision. Whether you need a polished mix, adaptive game audio, or help refining your studio environment, I deliver results that meet industry standards and exceed expectations. Let’s collaborate—I'm available for freelance gigs, remote work, and projects based in NYC.…

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🎚️ Mixing Engineer | NYC-Based Freelancer

Hi, I’m Sean Hyland, a freelance audio mixer and engineer based in New York City with a strong foundation in music production, sound design, and interactive media. I bring over a decade of experience across sectors like media & entertainment, education, gaming, and nonprofit—delivering clean, impactful mixes and immersive soundscapes that elevate every project.

My core strengths include:

  • Expert-level proficiency in DAWs like Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, and Reaper
  • Deep knowledge of studio gear, signal flow, and workflow optimization
  • Experience designing audio for VR and mixed-reality projects (e.g., Don’t Look Away VR, 300K+ Oculus downloads)
  • Technical troubleshooting and MIDI mapping

What sets me apart? I combine creative intuition with technical precision. Whether you need a polished mix, adaptive game audio, or help refining your studio environment, I deliver results that meet industry standards and exceed expectations.

Let’s collaborate—I’m available for freelance gigs, remote work, and projects based in NYC.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Maker / Creator / Producer at SatAM Studios
September 1, 2015 - Present
Compose, record, and mix original music across various DAW platforms; design and implement sound assets for VR and mixed-reality projects, including Don’t Look Away VR with 300K+ Oculus downloads; organize session preparation and optimize workflows for seamless recording and playback.
College Lab Technician / Project Manager at CUNY TechWorks at Kingsborough Community College
August 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Provided classroom A/V support; implemented Moodle LMS for UX Bootcamp; increased workflow efficiency by introducing a Notion-based task board; established a UX Wiki; benchmarked laptops and onboarded new team members via Zoom; coordinated design software usage.
Computer Lab Assistant at Eugene Lang College
December 1, 2014 - September 19, 2025
Drove streamlined wireless printing; assisted students with printing; troubleshot printer/computer issues; maintained basement lab supplies.
Course Assistant at The New School for Public Engagement
December 1, 2013 - September 19, 2025
Assisted professor with online instruction, engaged with students via Blackboard; managed email communications and submission tracking; provided feedback, software support, and study tips.
Information Technology Support Specialist at Freelance
August 1, 2013 - September 19, 2025
Provided IT/hardware/software support across NYC; troubleshooting, remote assistance, and setup for clients.
Community Moderator at Pirate MIDI
August 6, 2025 - Present
Moderate Discord community
Event Volunteer / Session Monitor at Audio Developer Conference
November 1, 2022 - Present
Session monitor for ADCx Gather and ADCx 24 (2024); roaming volunteer at virtual venue, info/helpdesk support.
Room Monitor / Volunteer at Audio Engineering Society
January 1, 2024 - Present
Room monitor for AES Show NY (2024) and chat moderator for AESNY Online (2021-2022).
Video/IT Volunteer at Staten Island Zoo
February 1, 2019 - September 19, 2025
Troubleshot hardware, supported digital signage server; video-recorded zoo animals for educational videos.
Volunteer at Games for Change
June 29, 2017 - September 17, 2025
Set up hardware, provided VR tech support, transported gear, and ran shopping errands.

Education

Certificate, General Music Studies (Music Technology emphasis) at Berklee Online
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Master of Arts, Media Studies (Computational Media) at The New School
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Bachelor of Science, Communication Arts at St. John's University
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization