Hi, I’m Deniz Kartal, a Barcelona-based sound designer and music producer with hands-on experience in live theatre, recording studios, and video production. I enjoy designing immersive soundscapes, running live mixes, and keeping studio environments creative, organized, and safe for artists and clients. My work spans studio support at Pirate Studios in London and sound design for theatre productions in Paris and Istanbul, where I’ve helped bring performances to life through proactive collaboration and technical excellence.

Deniz Kartal

Hi, I’m Deniz Kartal, a Barcelona-based sound designer and music producer with hands-on experience in live theatre, recording studios, and video production. I enjoy designing immersive soundscapes, running live mixes, and keeping studio environments creative, organized, and safe for artists and clients. My work spans studio support at Pirate Studios in London and sound design for theatre productions in Paris and Istanbul, where I’ve helped bring performances to life through proactive collaboration and technical excellence.

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Hi, I’m Deniz Kartal, a Barcelona-based sound designer and music producer with hands-on experience in live theatre, recording studios, and video production.

I enjoy designing immersive soundscapes, running live mixes, and keeping studio environments creative, organized, and safe for artists and clients. My work spans studio support at Pirate Studios in London and sound design for theatre productions in Paris and Istanbul, where I’ve helped bring performances to life through proactive collaboration and technical excellence.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Music Studio Assistant at Pirate Studios
June 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Welcomed and assisted artists and clients, supported recording sessions with setup and equipment checks, maintained studio equipment, fixed broken gear, and provided technical support during rehearsals, recordings, and live sessions to ensure a professional and safe environment.
Music Studio Assistant at PIRATE STUDIOS LONDON
June 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Welcoming and assisting artists and clients using the studio. Supporting recording sessions with setup, equipment checks, and troubleshooting. Ensuring proper use and maintenance of studio equipment. Fixing and repairing broken equipment when needed. Providing technical support during rehearsals, recordings, and live sessions. Helping maintain a professional, creative, and safe studio environment.
Sound Designer & Sound Technician Intern at OYKU PARIS THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
July 5, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Designed sound for live performances. Operated sound cues and live mixing during shows. Assisted the director and technical team in managing sound equipment in the theatre. Gained hands-on experience in theatrical sound engineering and backstage coordination
Sound Designer & Sound Technician Intern at Oyku Paris Theatre Productions
December 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024
Designed sound for live performances, operated sound cues and live mixing during shows, and assisted the director and technical team with managing sound equipment, gaining hands-on experience in theatrical sound engineering and backstage coordination.
Sound Production Assistant, Videographer & Editor at Dobi Production
September 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Collaborated with the development team; assisted in recording, editing, and mixing sound for various projects (songs, podcasts, short videos); contributed to post-production tasks such as sound effects editing, Foley, and final audio mastering; supported sound installations and live audio mixing at studio events; participated in YouTube video production and post-production.
Sound Production Assistant – Videographer & Editor at Dobi Production
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2022
Collaboration with the development team. Assistance in recording, editing, and mixing sound for various projects (songs, podcasts, short videos). Involvement in post-production tasks such as sound effects editing, Foley, and final audio mastering. Support during sound installations and live audio mixing at studio events. Participation in YouTube video production and post-production.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Media and Visual Arts (Minor: Psychology) at Koç University, Istanbul
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
French Baccalaureate (High School Diploma) at Saint Joseph Private French High School, Istanbul
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Major in Music and Sound Design at Greenwich University, London
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
BA in Media and Visual Arts (Minor: Psychology) at Greenwich University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's Degree at Koç University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
French Baccalaureate at Saint Joseph Private French High School, Istanbul
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
MA in Music and Sound Design in Media and Visual Arts (Minor in Psychology) at Greenwich University (London)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor's degree at Koç University (Istanbul)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
French Baccalaureate at Saint Joseph Private French High School (Istanbul)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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