Hi, I’m Griffin James, a multidisciplinary composer and audio professional based in Los Angeles. I co-founded SAATU to provide music direction, bespoke composition, sound design and audio post-production for documentaries, podcasts, films and TV series, while also adding a sharp musical perspective to brand advertising. I collaborate closely with clients to deliver tailored, storytelling-driven sound. My experience spans music production, sound design and audio engineering, and I’ve organized collaborations with major labels and publishers to secure synchronization rights across multi-platform campaigns. I thrive on cross-functional teamwork, on-set recording, and crafting immersive soundscapes that elevate narrative impact.

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Hi, I’m Griffin James, a multidisciplinary composer and audio professional based in Los Angeles. I co-founded SAATU to provide music direction, bespoke composition, sound design and audio post-production for documentaries, podcasts, films and TV series, while also adding a sharp musical perspective to brand advertising. I collaborate closely with clients to deliver tailored, storytelling-driven sound. My experience spans music production, sound design and audio engineering, and I’ve organized collaborations with major labels and publishers to secure synchronization rights across multi-platform campaigns. I thrive on cross-functional teamwork, on-set recording, and crafting immersive soundscapes that elevate narrative impact.

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Hi, I’m Griffin James, a multidisciplinary composer and audio professional based in Los Angeles. I co-founded SAATU to provide music direction, bespoke composition, sound design and audio post-production for documentaries, podcasts, films and TV series, while also adding a sharp musical perspective to brand advertising. I collaborate closely with clients to deliver tailored, storytelling-driven sound.

My experience spans music production, sound design and audio engineering, and I’ve organized collaborations with major labels and publishers to secure synchronization rights across multi-platform campaigns. I thrive on cross-functional teamwork, on-set recording, and crafting immersive soundscapes that elevate narrative impact.

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Work Experience

Co-Founder / Lead Composer / Music Supervisor at SAATU
January 1, 2020 - Present
Established SAATU to provide music direction, bespoke composition, sound design and audio post-production for documentaries, podcasts, films and TV series; coordinated with major and independent record labels and publishers to secure synchronization agreements for multi-platform client campaigns; involved in production, licensing, on-set recording and playlist curation.
Snr Sound Designer / Audio Engineer at Egos & Icons
January 1, 2024 - Present
Engineered and mixed high-quality audio for the What's Contemporary Now? and The Recovering Elitist podcasts; collaborated with hosts and guests to design custom soundscapes; managed remote recording sessions and ensured consistency across platforms.
Marketing / Content Producer at Pyth Network
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Developed multimedia content for digital platforms (Discord, social media and video); collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement content strategies that align with marketing goals; conducted in-depth research on crypto trends to produce graphics, videos and educational materials.
Manager / Design Lead, A&R at Superconscious Records
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023
Led core strategy, release roadmaps, operations, PR and event management for Superconscious Records artists; supported release planning with distributors to manage masters, artwork assets, metadata and catalog requirements; collaborated on successful multi-market campaigns.

Education

Bachelor of Industrial & Product Design at Swinburne University
August 13, 2009 - December 20, 2012

Qualifications

Bachelor of Sound & Aquisition
January 16, 2026 - January 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet
    paper Hims | 2025 ED Campaign

    For Hims’ 2025 campaign, we crafted an original score and immersive sound design that amplify the brand’s bold vision in transforming the conversation around sexual health.

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    paper Backbone Pro | Escape Into Open Worlds

    As part of Backbone’s new Backbone Pro controller launch, an ambitious soundtrack and sound design excursion was required to adequately assist the surreal narrative of the Niji campaign video.
    This was a sizeable project from director Bradley Calder & producer Jamie Parkhurst and we were super proud to have been asked to contribute for such an impressive body of work.

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    paper Adidas | Leonel Messi "Speed of Life" F50 Campaign

    Alongside esteemed director and friend Jonny Look, we were tasked with creating a quasi meditative come trip hop radio experience through the listening perspective of Leonel Messi.

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