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Kiran Baskaram

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I'm a Senior Sound Designer and Audio Engineer with a strong blend of creative sound design and technical engineering.

About

I’m a Senior Sound Designer and Audio Engineer with a strong blend of creative sound design and technical engineering. I specialize in mixing and mastering to elevate every storytelling experience, from immersive games to film and AR/VR projects.

I’ve collaborated with Unity3D, Unreal Engine, and a global pool of voice artists; led Dolby Atmos integrations; contributed to award-winning toys and online gaming platforms; and mentored students in sound design. I’m passionate about crafting immersive soundscapes that enhance user experiences.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined April 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • MalayFluent
  • TamilFluent
  • MalayalamFluent
  • IndonesianFluent

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Consumer Goods
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 8 roles

Senior Sound Designer · PlayShifuApr 2023 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Designed sound for immersive STEM games with AR powered award-winning toys. Collaborated with Unity 3D and Unreal Engine developers for authored audio integration, and recreated Foley sounds for a metaverse global online gaming platform inspired by ROBLOX (TERRA by PlayShifu). Worked with freelance voice-over artists from Fiverr on game developments. Collaborated with creative teams including arts, animation, designers, and testers to deliver high-quality outputs such as teasers and product videos. PlayShifu's products earned recognition including Toy of the Year 2022 finalist and multiple awards from CES and Purdue University. The company was recognized by Forbes, Business Insider, and other international media.

Senior Sound Designer · PlayShiftUAug 2019 – Apr 2023 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Sound designed for augmented reality and immersive STEM games; authored audio integration for Unity 3D & UE4; collaborated with a multi-disciplinary creative team to deliver high-quality outputs; contributed to award-winning toys and platforms; engaged freelance voice-over artists for game developments.

Senior Sound Designer · BLU RecordsAug 2019 – Sep 2025 · 6 yrs 2 mos

Sound designed for South Indian feature films (Kollywood), pilot films, web series, animations, audiobooks, promos, teasers, music videos, and TV ads. Provided freelance mixing and mastering engineering services. Trained students in sound design and engineering.

Senior Sound Designer · BLUR RecordsOct 2018 – Aug 2019 · 11 mos
Dolby Integration Engineer · Golden Duck Group InternationalOct 2018 – Sep 2025 · 7 yrs
Dolby Integration Engineer · Golden Duck Group InternationalDec 2017 – Oct 2018 · 11 mos
Audio Engineer · Emsquare StudiosNov 2017 – Sep 2025 · 7 yrs 11 mos
Sound Designer / Freelance Mixing & Mastering Engineer · Esquare StudiosOct 2015 – Nov 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Education· 6

Bachelors of Science (Hons) in Audio Engineering · SAE Institute Byron Bay2014 – 2015
Diploma in Audio Engineering · SAE Institute Chennai2013 – 2014
Certificate in Audio Engineering · Hits Recording Studio2012 – 2013
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Audio Engineering · SAE Institute Byron Bay2014 – 2015

Certifications and awards· 7

Indian Percussionist2030 – 2025
Professional DJ2030 – 2025
2nd Dan Taekwondo Black Belt Holder (World Taekwondo Federation)2030 – 2025
State Level Malaysian Football / Badminton Representative2007 – 2009

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