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. Xavier Maximus Clark is a composer, sound designer, and multi-instrumentalist specializing in cinematic music for film and video games. With performance roots in saxophone, piano, guitar, bass, flute, and drums, Xavier approaches scoring from a deeply musical perspective. His multi-instrumental fluency informs his orchestration, harmonic language, and rhythmic sensibility — allowing him to craft scores that feel expressive, dynamic, and emotionally intentional. He creates story-driven music that enhances character arcs, builds tension, and strengthens world immersion. From sweeping orchestral themes and hybrid cinematic textures to groove-driven action cues and atmospheric environments, his work is grounded in narrative clarity and strong thematic identity. Beyond composition, Xavier implements adaptive music and interactive audio systems using Unreal Engine 5, Unity, FMOD, and Wwise. He ensures that music doesn’t simply play — it responds, evolves, and integrates seamlessly within gameplay and cinematic pacing. For Xavier, music is not background — it is world-building.…. Xavier Maximus Clark is a composer, sound designer, and multi-instrumentalist specializing in cinematic music for film and video games. With performance roots in saxophone, piano, guitar, bass, flute, and drums, Xavier approaches scoring from a deeply musical perspective. His multi-instrumental fluency informs his orchestration, harmonic language, and rhythmic sensibility — allowing him to craft scores that feel expressive, dynamic, and emotionally intentional. He creates story-driven music that enhances character arcs, builds tension, and strengthens world immersion. From sweeping orchestral themes and hybrid cinematic textures to groove-driven action cues and atmospheric environments, his work is grounded in narrative clarity and strong thematic identity. Beyond composition, Xavier implements adaptive music and interactive audio systems using Unreal Engine 5, Unity, FMOD, and Wwise. He ensures that music doesn’t simply play — it responds, evolves, and integrates seamlessly within gameplay and cinematic pacing. For Xavier, music is not background — it is world-building.

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. Xavier Maximus Clark is a composer, sound designer, and multi-instrumentalist specializing in cinematic music for film and video games. With performance roots in saxophone, piano, guitar, bass, flute, and drums, Xavier approaches scoring from a deeply musical perspective. His multi-instrumental fluency informs his orchestration, harmonic language, and rhythmic sensibility — allowing him to craft scores that feel expressive, dynamic, and emotionally intentional. He creates story-driven music that enhances character arcs, builds tension, and strengthens world immersion. From sweeping orchestral themes and hybrid cinematic textures to groove-driven action cues and atmospheric environments, his work is grounded in narrative clarity and strong thematic identity. Beyond composition, Xavier implements adaptive music and interactive audio systems using Unreal Engine 5, Unity, FMOD, and Wwise. He ensures that music doesn’t simply play — it responds, evolves, and integrates seamlessly within gameplay and cinematic pacing. For Xavier, music is not background — it is world-building.…. Xavier Maximus Clark is a composer, sound designer, and multi-instrumentalist specializing in cinematic music for film and video games. With performance roots in saxophone, piano, guitar, bass, flute, and drums, Xavier approaches scoring from a deeply musical perspective. His multi-instrumental fluency informs his orchestration, harmonic language, and rhythmic sensibility — allowing him to craft scores that feel expressive, dynamic, and emotionally intentional. He creates story-driven music that enhances character arcs, builds tension, and strengthens world immersion. From sweeping orchestral themes and hybrid cinematic textures to groove-driven action cues and atmospheric environments, his work is grounded in narrative clarity and strong thematic identity. Beyond composition, Xavier implements adaptive music and interactive audio systems using Unreal Engine 5, Unity, FMOD, and Wwise. He ensures that music doesn’t simply play — it responds, evolves, and integrates seamlessly within gameplay and cinematic pacing. For Xavier, music is not background — it is world-building.

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. Xavier Maximus Clark is a composer, sound designer, and multi-instrumentalist specializing in cinematic music for film and video games.

With performance roots in saxophone, piano, guitar, bass, flute, and drums, Xavier approaches scoring from a deeply musical perspective. His multi-instrumental fluency informs his orchestration, harmonic language, and rhythmic sensibility — allowing him to craft scores that feel expressive, dynamic, and emotionally intentional.

He creates story-driven music that enhances character arcs, builds tension, and strengthens world immersion. From sweeping orchestral themes and hybrid cinematic textures to groove-driven action cues and atmospheric environments, his work is grounded in narrative clarity and strong thematic identity.

Beyond composition, Xavier implements adaptive music and interactive audio systems using Unreal Engine 5, Unity, FMOD, and Wwise. He ensures that music doesn’t simply play — it responds, evolves, and integrates seamlessly within gameplay and cinematic pacing.

For Xavier, music is not background — it is world-building.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Japanese

Intermediate

German

Intermediate

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

French

Beginner

Work Experience

Lead Sound Designer & Composer at Rascal Games

June 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025

Created sound and music for an unreleased video game, producing 500+ audio assets over 4 months; collaborated with the game director to define audio direction; mixed and mastered assets; worked with Art Director and Animation Director to elevate visuals; implemented sound using Unreal Engine 5 Blueprints; used Perforce P4V to enter work; created over 2 hours of game music.

Sound Supervisor at Hammer Theatre / San Jose State University

November 1, 2023 - Present

Oversee all sound needs for live performances (1–64 mics), including musicals, operas, symphonies, and conventions; mix live bands and productions in fast-paced environments.

Video Game Composer at Clark 2 Itch.io

August 1, 2023 - Present

Collaborate in teams to create video game soundtracks; obtain references from lead directors and translate them into original music; iteratively improve based on peer feedback; participate in projects ranging from 1 to 3 months.

Live Sound Audio Engineer / Booking Agent at Five Points Jam Sessions / San Jose Jazz

August 1, 2023 - Present

Set up audio equipment and mix for groups from duos to septets across genres (Jazz, Hip Hop, RnB, Fusion, Banda, Funk); outreach to potential clients and schedule performances 4 months in advance.

Studio Musician / Virtual Video Game Orchestra at Virtual Video Game Orchestra

July 1, 2023 - Present

Collaborate with 1500+ musicians to arrange and perform iconic video game songs; contribute to music engraving and performance on tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute, and clarinet.

Band Leader at Interstellar Soundscapes

July 1, 2023 - Present

Lead a team of 5 musicians with 15+ years of experience; perform Japanese Jazz Fusion, Jazz Fusion, Hip Hop, K-Pop, and Original music; book venues and negotiate prices; coach performers to reach their best.

Private Lesson Teacher at My Studio

July 1, 2023 - Present

Teach 5 students saxophone, improvisation, composition, and music production; motivate students to create memorable music and solos.

Composer / Sound Designer at San Jose State University Animation Department – Fate of The Fey

September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

Collaborate with the game director; develop 10+ unique sounds for 3 creatures; study directors’ references and create orchestral/baroque music; attend regular meetings to align music with animation.

Assistant Audio Engineer at San Jose State University

January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023

Work in a two-person team handling 40+ concerts over 5 months; coordinate with group heads on mic setup; mix live for audience and create separate live stream mix.

Film Composer / Sound Designer at San Jose State University Animation Department – A Trace

October 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023

Collaborate with a team of animation students on a senior thesis; compose 2–3 songs to enhance scenes; discuss music to sync with movements; attend team meetings.

Film Composer / Sound Designer at Good. Studios – Grim Hunt

September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022

Create music for a horror short film; collaborate with director to maximize emotional impact; weekly feedback sessions.

Sound Designer at Clockwork Elves

June 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021

Organize, collect, and create 250+ sounds; implement audio to enhance film; collaborate in a small team to manage assets.

Sound Design Intern at Clean Cuts Studio

June 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021

Summer internship in Washington, DC; observe and discuss with sound designers; organize 250+ audio tracks; learn film/TV/game sound integration.

Studio Musician / Producer at Nito – Tears In The Rain

January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021

Record saxophone, bass, piano, and drums on 10+ tracks; collaborate with artist to realize ideas.