Joseph Oakes

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Audio engineer, composer, and sound designer with experience in music production, podcast production, film sound, and game audio. Based in Chicago, IL.

About

Audio engineer, composer, and sound designer with experience in music production, podcast production, film sound, and game audio. Based in Chicago, IL.

  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Projects · 3

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  • Audio Engineer
  • Audio Mixer
  • Drummer
  • +6

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Synopsis
Adam dreams of being a stand-up comedian but he works a boring corporate job that provides him stability. One night, he’s offered the opportunity to perform, but if he is to make it in time to the show, he has to leave work early, a big no-no at his company. As Adam goes about getting permission, the office turns into a surreal nightmare where his co-workers make him question whether he should be trying to chase his dream and risk the safety of his office job. After being offered the contract of a lifetime by his toxic boss, Adam musters up the courage to finally leave to chase his dream.

  • Audio Engineer
  • Audio Mixer
  • Sound Designer
  • +1

Work experience· 7 roles

Retail Music Instructor · Guitar CenterJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Retail music instructor focusing on teaching and assisting customers with instrument basics and music education.

Facility Manager / Music Technician · PONCHO Concert HallJan 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Primary sound and lighting technician and stage manager for historic concert venue. Installed and maintained AV equipment and acoustic treatment across campus. Recorded and mixed student and faculty performances.

Recording Studio Intern · Electrical AudioJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Assisted audio engineers and provided client services during recording sessions.

Graduate Teaching Assistant / Sound Technical Assistant · School of the Art Institute of ChicagoJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
Music Instructor / Band Director · School of RockJan 2020 – Sep 2025 · 5 yrs 9 mos
Recording Studio Intern · London Bridge StudiosDec 2017 – Sep 2025 · 7 yrs 10 mos
Freelance Musician and Audio EngineerJan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 11 mos

Education

Master of Fine Art, Sound Practices · School of the Art Institute of Chicago2030 – 2025
Bachelor of Music, Music Composition · Cornish College of the Arts2030 – 2019

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