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Hi, I’m Maciej – a freelance sound designer and music composer focused on immersive audio for games and interactive media. I collaborate with teams worldwide, delivering end-to-end audio—from crafting dark ambiences and SFX to composing and implementing music in engines like Unreal Engine. I thrive on turning concepts into vivid soundscapes that elevate storytelling and gameplay. I’ve worked across genres including survival horror, fantasy, and casual titles, always aiming for cohesive audio that supports pacing and mood. I enjoy fast-paced iterations, clear communication, and taking ownership from concept through delivery. When I’m not designing sound, I’m exploring new tools and techniques to push sonic boundaries for my projects.…Hi, I’m Maciej – a freelance sound designer and music composer focused on immersive audio for games and interactive media. I collaborate with teams worldwide, delivering end-to-end audio—from crafting dark ambiences and SFX to composing and implementing music in engines like Unreal Engine. I thrive on turning concepts into vivid soundscapes that elevate storytelling and gameplay. I’ve worked across genres including survival horror, fantasy, and casual titles, always aiming for cohesive audio that supports pacing and mood. I enjoy fast-paced iterations, clear communication, and taking ownership from concept through delivery. When I’m not designing sound, I’m exploring new tools and techniques to push sonic boundaries for my projects.

Maciej Marut

Sound Designer, Soundtrack Musician, Sound Technician, +7

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Hi, I’m Maciej – a freelance sound designer and music composer focused on immersive audio for games and interactive media. I collaborate with teams worldwide, delivering end-to-end audio—from crafting dark ambiences and SFX to composing and implementing music in engines like Unreal Engine. I thrive on turning concepts into vivid soundscapes that elevate storytelling and gameplay. I’ve worked across genres including survival horror, fantasy, and casual titles, always aiming for cohesive audio that supports pacing and mood. I enjoy fast-paced iterations, clear communication, and taking ownership from concept through delivery. When I’m not designing sound, I’m exploring new tools and techniques to push sonic boundaries for my projects.…Hi, I’m Maciej – a freelance sound designer and music composer focused on immersive audio for games and interactive media. I collaborate with teams worldwide, delivering end-to-end audio—from crafting dark ambiences and SFX to composing and implementing music in engines like Unreal Engine. I thrive on turning concepts into vivid soundscapes that elevate storytelling and gameplay. I’ve worked across genres including survival horror, fantasy, and casual titles, always aiming for cohesive audio that supports pacing and mood. I enjoy fast-paced iterations, clear communication, and taking ownership from concept through delivery. When I’m not designing sound, I’m exploring new tools and techniques to push sonic boundaries for my projects.

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Hi, I’m Maciej – a freelance sound designer and music composer focused on immersive audio for games and interactive media. I collaborate with teams worldwide, delivering end-to-end audio—from crafting dark ambiences and SFX to composing and implementing music in engines like Unreal Engine. I thrive on turning concepts into vivid soundscapes that elevate storytelling and gameplay.

I’ve worked across genres including survival horror, fantasy, and casual titles, always aiming for cohesive audio that supports pacing and mood. I enjoy fast-paced iterations, clear communication, and taking ownership from concept through delivery. When I’m not designing sound, I’m exploring new tools and techniques to push sonic boundaries for my projects.

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Polish

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Work Experience

Sound Designer, Music Composer at Sound Design Universe Maciej Marut (Self-Employed)

September 1, 2023 - June 5, 2024

Managed the project lifecycle: from concept, through planning and execution, to final product/service delivery and after-sales support. Built and maintained client relationships by identifying client needs, negotiating terms, ensuring satisfaction, and fostering long-term collaborations. Ensured quality assurance by maintaining high standards and delivering quality solutions.

Sound Designer, Music Composer at Phoenix 7 (Contract)

March 1, 2024 - June 5, 2024

Designed and produced high-quality sound effects and original musical compositions for a wide array of game genres. Demonstrated strong time management skills to meet short-notice deadlines. Collaborated with development teams, specifically programmers, to ensure efficient and accurate audio integration. Ensured meticulous preparation and export of all audio deliverables per project guidelines and technical requirements. Managed full voice-over production including recording, editing, and post-processing.

Sound Designer, Technical Sound Designer, Music Composer at Plot Twist S.A. (Freelance)

February 1, 2024 - June 5, 2024

Created audio effects for machines, organic & mechanical enemies, melee & ranged weapons, object interaction, UI menus, robotic/Sci-Fi voices. Proficient in precise audio synchronization and implementation across Unreal Engine 5.4's Anim Montages and Animation Sequences.

Sound Designer, Technical Sound Designer at Code Horizon (Freelance)

April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Designed and implemented audio effects for mechanical machines, vehicles, and interactive objects with dynamic states. Created and implemented dynamic audio systems using Unreal Engine 5's MetaSound and Cues. Adhered to professional audio asset naming conventions for efficient project organization and collaborative workflow. Developed custom attenuation settings for MetaSounds tailored to sound types, to guarantee realistic spatialization and sound ranges.

Audio Designer, Music Composer at Poligon Studio Robert Miedziocha (Freelance)

September 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023

Developed and implemented comprehensive sound design and original musical scores for medieval-themed animation.

Sound Designer, Technical Sound Designer at Chicken Launcher (Freelance)

October 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025

Produced soundtracks for dark ambiences and soundspaces.

Sound Designer & Composer at Chicken Launcher

July 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Designed dark ambiences, environment soundscapes, enemy SFX and UI sounds for a survival dark fantasy horror game.

Sound Designer & Technical Sound Designer at Code Horizon

April 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

SFX coverage: heavy machines and vehicles, washplants, hand tools, interactive objects with dynamic state changes, UI menu and environment soundscapes. Full audio implementation in Unreal Engine 5 via Metasounds and Blueprints.

Generalist Audio Designer at Phoenix 7

March 1, 2024 - Present

End-to-end audio production: sound design, music composition and delivery for 13 slot game titles. 405 SFX, 60 min music. Genres covered: Fantasy, Horror, Urban/Modern, Cartoon, Stylized, Gothic, Ancient, Football, Candy.

Sound Designer, Technical SD, Music Composer at Plot Twist

February 1, 2024 - Present

NDA project; Sound Design, Technical SD and Music Composition; UE5, Metasounds, Cues; 80 SFX, 10 min of music.

Sound Designer & Music Composer at Self-Employed

September 1, 2023 - Present

Freelance sound design and music composition across diverse genres and platforms. Notable projects include survival post-apocalyptic, puzzle, visual novel, animation “The Legend of the Dream of Leszek the Black.”