I am a music producer, composer and audio engineer with wide ranging experience across numerous genres ands styles. I am keen to work with new and emerging artists, and have a strong focus on helping them achieve a fully realised version of their own unique sound.

James Fairlie

I am a music producer, composer and audio engineer with wide ranging experience across numerous genres ands styles. I am keen to work with new and emerging artists, and have a strong focus on helping them achieve a fully realised version of their own unique sound.

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I am a music producer, composer and audio engineer with wide ranging experience across numerous genres ands styles. I am keen to work with new and emerging artists, and have a strong focus on helping them achieve a fully realised version of their own unique sound.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Music Producer at Self-employed
September 1, 2018 - Present
Since 2018 I have been working as a freelance music producer, collaborating with local bands and artists around Glasgow and Perth, as well as continuing to work with online clients. This work complemented my studies from 2018 to 2024.
Freelance 3D Artist and Music Producer at Self-employed
January 1, 2016 - September 1, 2018
Between 2016 and 2018 I worked as a freelance 3D artist, initially under the guidance of Jim Beattie at Ico Ico. From the latter half of 2016 I began taking commissions writing and producing music for a wide range of clients, including YouTubers and comic book publishers.
Customer Service Administrator at Student Loans Company
April 1, 2014 - November 30, 2014
Advised students and their parents on the application process for loans and grants, answered questions about application progress and process.
Customer Services Administrator at Teleperformance (HM Passport Office contract)
May 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013
Answered questions and gave advice regarding passport applications under HM Passport Office contract.
Customer Relationship Manager at First Data
April 1, 2012 - October 31, 2012
Investigated and resolved customer complaints about potential mis-sale Payment Protection Insurance; later moved into quality control, checking the quality of other caseworker’s work and feeding back errors, as well as giving encouragement when work was done well.
Voluntary Administrative Assistant at MB Education
May 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011
Volunteered as an administrative assistant, performing administrative tasks and assisting clients with computer difficulties.
Teaching Assistant at Glasgow Caledonian University
February 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009
Worked as a teaching assistant for multimedia and design practical lab exercises; taught design and programming with strong communication and relationship-building.

Education

MDes at Glasgow School of Art
January 1, 2024 - January 30, 2026
BSc (Hons 1st class), Audio Engineering at University of Highlands and Islands
January 1, 2022 - January 30, 2026
Masters of Arts, 3D Design for Virtual Environments at Glasgow Caledonian University
January 1, 2010 - January 30, 2026
Bachelor of Science, Artificial Intelligence & Computer Science at University of Edinburgh
January 1, 2008 - January 30, 2026

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Audio Engineering (University of the Highlands and Islands)
September 1, 2018 - October 16, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education