Hi, I'm Giorgos Gargalas, a creative and award-winning Sound Designer with over a decade of experience designing immersive audio for games, animation, film, and live performance. I specialize in fantasy and narrative soundscapes, blending musicality with technical precision. My work spans electroacoustic composition and diegetic sound, and I regularly use REAPER, Pro Tools, FMOD, Wwise, Unreal Engine, and in-house tools to design layered sound objects and spatial experiences that support storytelling. I've designed SFX for games, animations, documentaries, and theatre; credits include Homeseek (Traptics). I've collaborated with Onassis Stegi, Greek Parliament TV, and popular YouTube channels (1M+ subs), plus Correct Creative Productions. I delivered award-winning sound for The Ox and DFK New Wave Festival in Kolkata and built interactive audio systems using FMOD, Wwise, and in-house tools. My practice spans field recording, Foley capture, and performance, and I perform on classical guitar, flute, percussion, and human beatbox (1st Place, Greek Championship).…

Giorgos Gargalas

Hi, I'm Giorgos Gargalas, a creative and award-winning Sound Designer with over a decade of experience designing immersive audio for games, animation, film, and live performance. I specialize in fantasy and narrative soundscapes, blending musicality with technical precision. My work spans electroacoustic composition and diegetic sound, and I regularly use REAPER, Pro Tools, FMOD, Wwise, Unreal Engine, and in-house tools to design layered sound objects and spatial experiences that support storytelling. I've designed SFX for games, animations, documentaries, and theatre; credits include Homeseek (Traptics). I've collaborated with Onassis Stegi, Greek Parliament TV, and popular YouTube channels (1M+ subs), plus Correct Creative Productions. I delivered award-winning sound for The Ox and DFK New Wave Festival in Kolkata and built interactive audio systems using FMOD, Wwise, and in-house tools. My practice spans field recording, Foley capture, and performance, and I perform on classical guitar, flute, percussion, and human beatbox (1st Place, Greek Championship).…

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Hi, I’m Giorgos Gargalas, a creative and award-winning Sound Designer with over a decade of experience designing immersive audio for games, animation, film, and live performance. I specialize in fantasy and narrative soundscapes, blending musicality with technical precision. My work spans electroacoustic composition and diegetic sound, and I regularly use REAPER, Pro Tools, FMOD, Wwise, Unreal Engine, and in-house tools to design layered sound objects and spatial experiences that support storytelling.

I’ve designed SFX for games, animations, documentaries, and theatre; credits include Homeseek (Traptics). I’ve collaborated with Onassis Stegi, Greek Parliament TV, and popular YouTube channels (1M+ subs), plus Correct Creative Productions. I delivered award-winning sound for The Ox and DFK New Wave Festival in Kolkata and built interactive audio systems using FMOD, Wwise, and in-house tools. My practice spans field recording, Foley capture, and performance, and I perform on classical guitar, flute, percussion, and human beatbox (1st Place, Greek Championship).

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Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent
German
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Sound Designer at Fixed Contracts Greece
January 1, 2014 - Present
Provided sound design services for video games, animation, documentaries, films, theater productions, and collaborated with prominent clients such as Traptics (for the video game Homeseek), Onassis Stegh, Correct Creative Productions, Decoy Images Production Services Greece, and Hellenic Parliament TV. Responsibilities included composing, creating inventive soundscapes, managing sound technology, and supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
Performer – Composer at Freelance / Collaborations
January 1, 2010 - Present
Performed live music with electronics across Europe, participated as an Artist in Residence at ICMC Music 2022 (Limerick, Ireland), MA/IN Matera Italy 2021, NOVARS - University of Manchester 2022. Collaborated with artists like Savvina Yannatou and performed at notable venues including Athens Concert Hall (Megaron - 2018). Involved in composing and performing electroacoustic music and live electronics.
Sound Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2013 - Present
Designed custom sound effects for games, animations, documentaries, and theatrical productions. Key game credit includes Homeseek (Traptics), a post-apocalyptic strategy game. Collaborated with cultural institutions and media such as Onassis Stegi, Greek Parliament TV, and Correct Creative Productions. Delivered award-winning sound for The Ox and DFK New Wave Festival in Kolkata. Implemented interactive audio systems using FMOD, Wwise, and proprietary tools. Utilized several DAWs including REAPER, Pro Tools, Nuendo, Cubase, Logic Pro, Wavelab, and Ableton Live. Expertise also spans audio programming and field recording techniques.
Performer – Composer at Self-employed
January 1, 2010 - Present
Showcased original electroacoustic compositions across Europe at festivals such as ICMC 2022, MA/IN Italy, and NOVARS, UK. Served as artist-in-residence at major sound art and music tech festivals including November Music, Onassis Stegi, and SNFCC. Created multimedia performances blending live electronics and installations. Composed electroacoustic music for choreographers including Yara Boustany and Tzeni Argyriou.
Sound Designer at Freelance / Self-Employed
January 1, 2013 - Present
Designed custom SFX for games, animations, documentaries, and theatrical productions; credits include Homeseek (Traptics); collaborated with Onassis Stegi, Greek Parliament TV, YouTube channels (1M+ subs), Correct Creative Productions; delivered award-winning sound for The Ox and DFK New Wave Festival, Kolkata; implemented interactive audio systems using FMOD, Wwise, and in-house tools; proficient with DAWs (REAPER, Pro Tools, Nuendo, Cubase, Logic Pro, Wavelab, Ableton Live) and game audio pipelines; experience with audio programming (Max/MSP, Pure Data, SuperCollider, Arduino).

Education

Master at Athens University
March 13, 2020 - March 17, 2022
Master in Music Technology
Fullbright Scholar at University of North Texas
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
PhD Student and Researcher in Electroacoustic Composition at Ionian University - Music Department
January 1, 2021 - August 9, 2025
Master's degree in Music Technology & Music Creation for New Media at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Music Department
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Integrated Bachelor and Master in Audiovisual Arts at Audiovisual Arts Department of Ionian University, Corfu, Greece
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Classical Guitar, Percussion, Music Theory, Harmony at Larisa Music Conservatory, Larisa, Greece
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2008
PhD in Electroacoustic Composition at Ionian University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Master's – Music Technology & New Media at University of Athens
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
BA + MA – Audiovisual Arts at Ionian University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
BA + MA – Audiovisual Arts at Ionian University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Master's – Music Technology & New Media at University of Athens
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
PhD in Electroacoustic Composition at Ionian University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Best Sound Design Award, DFK New Wave Festival, Kolkata, West Bengal
January 1, 2018 - August 9, 2025
Sound Design Award for the movie 'The Ox'
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025
Bitvox for Beatboxer and Live Electronics - Multiple Awards in Europe and Canada
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025
First Place in Greek Beatbox Championship
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025
Best Sound Design – DFK New Wave Festival, Kolkata
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025
Sound Design Award – The Ox
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025
Performer – Composer
January 1, 2010 - October 12, 2025
1st Place – Greek Beatbox Championship
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025

Industry Experience

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

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