I'm Rupert Jaud, a freelance sound designer with over a decade of experience creating immersive, interactive and narrative audio. My work spans 3D sound design, spatial storytelling, podcast production and broadcast work, blending technical precision with a strong artistic voice grounded in studio practice and live sound. Based in Frankfurt, I collaborate with theatres, broadcasters and digital media projects across Europe, delivering high-quality sound design for performances, installations, games, and podcasts. I also share knowledge through teaching and workshops, continuing to learn and mentor in equal measure.…

Rupert Jaud

I'm Rupert Jaud, a freelance sound designer with over a decade of experience creating immersive, interactive and narrative audio. My work spans 3D sound design, spatial storytelling, podcast production and broadcast work, blending technical precision with a strong artistic voice grounded in studio practice and live sound. Based in Frankfurt, I collaborate with theatres, broadcasters and digital media projects across Europe, delivering high-quality sound design for performances, installations, games, and podcasts. I also share knowledge through teaching and workshops, continuing to learn and mentor in equal measure.…

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I’m Rupert Jaud, a freelance sound designer with over a decade of experience creating immersive, interactive and narrative audio. My work spans 3D sound design, spatial storytelling, podcast production and broadcast work, blending technical precision with a strong artistic voice grounded in studio practice and live sound.

Based in Frankfurt, I collaborate with theatres, broadcasters and digital media projects across Europe, delivering high-quality sound design for performances, installations, games, and podcasts. I also share knowledge through teaching and workshops, continuing to learn and mentor in equal measure.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Lecturer in Sound Design (freelance) at Self-employed / Rupert Jaud
January 1, 2015 - Present
Lecturer in Sound Design (freelance); teaching engagements and assignments across institutions (see rupertjaud.com/teaching).
Sound Designer (freelance) at Self-employed / Rupert Jaud
January 1, 2011 - Present
Freelance sound design for immersive, interactive and narrative projects; portfolio and project list available at rupertjaud.com/sounddesign.
Live Sound Engineer (freelance) at Self-employed / Rupert Jaud
January 1, 2011 - Present
Live sound engineering for theatre and broadcast venues and ensembles (Künstlerhaus Mousonturm, Hessischer Rundfunk, Ensemble Modern - Frankfurt).
Media Coach for Digital Storytelling (freelance) at Self-employed / Rupert Jaud
January 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Media coach for digital storytelling; clients include Bayerischer Rundfunk and Stiftung Zuhören, Munich.
Production and Broadcast Engineer (Staff & freelance) at Bavarian Broadcasting – Bayern 2 & BR Klassik
January 1, 2018 - October 15, 2025
Production and broadcast engineering across Bayern 2 and BR Klassik; both staff and freelance roles.
Lecturer in Sound Design (freelance)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Teaching assignments in sound design; references and syllabi available at www.rupertjaud.com/teaching
Sound Designer (freelance)
January 1, 2011 - Present
Freelance sound design for projects including immersive and interactive media; portfolio at www.rupertjaud.com/sounddesign
Live Sound Engineer (freelance)
January 1, 2011 - Present
Live sound reinforcement for venues and ensembles; notable clients include Künstlerhaus Mousonturm, Hessischer Rundfunk, Ensemble Modern - Frankfurt
Media Coach for Digital Storytelling (freelance) at Bayerischer Rundfunk and Stiftung Zuhören
January 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Coaching and development of digital storytelling skills for media projects
Production and Broadcast Engineer (Staff & freelance) at Bavarian Broadcasting
January 1, 2018 - October 15, 2025
Roles across Bayern 2 & BR Klassik including production and broadcast engineering

Education

Master of Arts in Composition and Theory Sound Design, Interactive at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), Switzerland
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Theatre Studies at Justus Liebig Universität Giessen, Germany
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Vocational Training as AV Media Designer (IHK) at Bavarian Broadcasting (ARD), Germany
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Master of Arts in Composition and Theory Sound Design, Interactive at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), Switzerland
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Theatre Studies at Justus Liebig Universität Giessen
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Vocational Training as AV Media Designer (IHK) at Bavarian Broadcasting (ARD)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

AV Media Designer (IHK)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Telecommunications

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