I am a passionate audio designer with a strong commitment to delivering immersive sound experiences. With over five years in the industry, I thrive on creating unique auditory landscapes that elevate interactive media. My goal is to continuously innovate and push the boundaries of sound in various formats. My journey began in sound engineering, and through hands-on experience, I have honed my skills in sound design for games and podcasts. I love collaborating with creative teams to bring their visions to life, ensuring emotional depth and high-quality production standards in all projects I undertake.

Thom Croft

I am a passionate audio designer with a strong commitment to delivering immersive sound experiences. With over five years in the industry, I thrive on creating unique auditory landscapes that elevate interactive media. My goal is to continuously innovate and push the boundaries of sound in various formats. My journey began in sound engineering, and through hands-on experience, I have honed my skills in sound design for games and podcasts. I love collaborating with creative teams to bring their visions to life, ensuring emotional depth and high-quality production standards in all projects I undertake.

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I am a passionate audio designer with a strong commitment to delivering immersive sound experiences. With over five years in the industry, I thrive on creating unique auditory landscapes that elevate interactive media. My goal is to continuously innovate and push the boundaries of sound in various formats.

My journey began in sound engineering, and through hands-on experience, I have honed my skills in sound design for games and podcasts. I love collaborating with creative teams to bring their visions to life, ensuring emotional depth and high-quality production standards in all projects I undertake.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Audio Engineer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2021 - November 3, 2025
Captured, mixed, and mastered performances for full bands as well as solo artists using a combination of analog and digital workflows. Set up and operated mixing consoles and outboard gear, optimizing gain structure for clarity and fidelity. Managed microphone rigging, audio routing, and patch bay configurations for multi-instrument sessions. Applied critical listening to assess and improve sound quality for live recordings destined for archival release.
Podcast Audio Post-Production Engineer at No Greater Love Podcast
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Edited, restored, and mastered spoken-word content to broadcast standard using Pro Tools, WaveLab and iZotope RX-10. Delivered consistent technical quality while preserving authenticity of source material.
Event Sound & Lighting Assistant Engineer at Various Festivals and Venues
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Operated and maintained PA systems for festivals such as Our Minds festival in South Africa, concerts, and private events, ensuring first-class audio coverage across audience spaces. Assisted in tuning and aligning PA systems for optimal performance, including EQ adjustments and delay alignment, microphone placement and monitor mixes. Managed load-ins/outs, liaised with visiting engineers to integrate their equipment with venue systems. Maintained clear communication via radio and collaborated with technical crews in time-critical situations.
Mixing Engineer / Recording Engineer at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - November 4, 2025
Captured, mixed, and mastered performances for full bands as well as solo artists using a combination of analog and digital workflows. Set up and operate mixing consoles and outboard gear, optimizing gain structure for clarity and fidelity. Managed microphone rigging, audio routing, and patch bay configurations for multi-instrument sessions. Applied critical listening to assess and improve sound quality for live recordings destined for archival release. Organized files and metadata documentation to ensure long-term accessibility.
Hospitality Assistant at JAQ, Bath
January 1, 2024 - November 4, 2025
Customer-focused service in a busy venue setting.
Baker at GAIL's – London
January 1, 2025 - November 4, 2025
Fast-paced team environment, precision under pressure.
Film + Commercial Actor & Dubbing Artist at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2024 - November 4, 2025
Professional discipline in varied production environments.
Podcast Audio Post-Production Engineer at No Greater Love, Podcast
December 2, 2024 - December 2, 2024
Edited, restored, and mastered spoken-word content to broadcast standards using Pro Tools, WaveLab, and iZotope RX-10. Delivered consistent technical quality while preserving the authenticity of source material. Organized files and metadata documentation to ensure long-term accessibility.
Podcast Audio Post-Production Engineer at No Greater Love Podcast
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Delivered high-quality dialogue and atmospheric soundscapes that enhanced emotional storytelling. Restored and mastered audio using Pro Tools, Wavelab, and iZotope RX-10 to broadcast standards. Maintained consistency in loudness, clarity, and dynamic range across all recordings.
Recording, Mixing & Mastering Engineer at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - November 11, 2025
Engineered studio and live recordings for full bands and artists. Applied advanced mastering workflows to achieve balanced frequency and spatial depth. Ensured technical excellence and emotional resonance in all final mixes.

Education

Bachelor of Sound Engineering at SAE Institute (London)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
BA (Hons) Sound Engineering at SAE Institute University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Audiokinetic Wwise Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Gaming