Ethan Lee | Sound Designer & Editor I specialize in crafting immersive audio that brings stories to life. From technical sound design to final polish, I make every narrative resonate through sound.

Ethan Donghwan Lee

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Ethan Lee | Sound Designer & Editor I specialize in crafting immersive audio that brings stories to life. From technical sound design to final polish, I make every narrative resonate through sound.

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Ethan Lee | Sound Designer & Editor
I specialize in crafting immersive audio that brings stories to life. From technical sound design to final polish, I make every narrative resonate through sound.

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Language

Korean
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Laborer at Northwest Landscape & Stone Supply
July 1, 2022 - November 12, 2025
Assisted with loading and unloading landscape materials and stone supplies for customers and deliveries. Operated an electric walkie pallet jack and other equipment safely to move heavy inventory. Maintained organization and cleanliness of the yard and storage areas.
Organization Project Leader at Bicicletta
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Efficiently determined, gathered, and distributed items within the organization. Sorted and relocated merchandise from receiving or production areas to designated locations. Organized and placed merchandise on racks, shelves, totes, or bins according to predetermined sequences. Resolved inventory-related problems, including locating items and restocking refunded merchandise.
Convenience Store Manager at Express News & Smokes Convenience
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Managed and maintained inventory, ensuring efficient stocking and appealing product displays. Prepared and submitted accurate inventory reports and merchandise requisitions. Resolved customer complaints and addressed needs promptly and effectively. Ensured a safe and clean store environment for both staff and customers. Managed daily cash collections from sales and submitted them to the owner.
Store Manager at Express News & Smokes Convenience
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Managed store operations, customer service, and inventory across a convenience storefront.

Education

Diploma of Sound Design for Visual Media at Vancouver Film School (VFS)
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Diploma in Animation at Korea National University of Welfare, Korea
February 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Mandatory Military Service
May 1, 2007 - April 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    paper Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Sound Redesign

    I created a full sound redesign for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, focusing on enhancing its emotional tension and atmospheric depth.

    Technical Highlights:

    Sound Synthesis: All electricity and explosion sound effects were meticulously crafted from scratch using Vital.

    Detailed editing and final mixing were performed in Pro Tools to ensure a polished, cinematic output.
    Through layered textures, refined dynamics, and immersive spatial design, I aimed to elevate the storytelling and bring more impact to every moment. This project highlights how sound can reshape the tone, rhythm, and overall experience of a scene.

    paper Aang Element Animation Sound Re-design

    Original Animation by: Jared Koh
    Chenal Link : [UCX9l_T0j560zrZNkSzTb2tg]
    Original Video Link: [ Aang Element Animation ]
    Sound Design & Mix by: Donghwan(Ethan) Lee (이동환)

    paper The Bird That Drinks Tears_VFS Final Project

    As part of my VFS graduation project, I handled all aspects of the audio post-production pipeline, including narration voice acting (excluding the female voice, which was performed by Chaeri Yoon), sound editing, music editing (excluding original composition), and final mixing.