Hello! I'm Soroosh Arjmandi, a composer, musician, and sound designer with over 20 years of experience in music production and sound engineering. I specialize in editing sound formats for podcasts and sonic identities and audio branding for short films, video games, commercials, Instagram reels, and podcasts. I founded the S.Athema trademark for composing music for commercials and promotional content, and I previously served as lead vocalist, songwriter, and composer for the band Skew Echoes. I've built an exclusive archive of sound effects with SRC codes for global copyright protection and enjoy pushing the boundaries of digital media through innovative sound design, orchestral scoring, and meticulous audio editing. I'm fluent in English and Persian, with German collaboration experience, and I'm excited to collaborate on diverse projects worldwide.

SOROOSH ARJMANDI

Hello! I'm Soroosh Arjmandi, a composer, musician, and sound designer with over 20 years of experience in music production and sound engineering. I specialize in editing sound formats for podcasts and sonic identities and audio branding for short films, video games, commercials, Instagram reels, and podcasts. I founded the S.Athema trademark for composing music for commercials and promotional content, and I previously served as lead vocalist, songwriter, and composer for the band Skew Echoes. I've built an exclusive archive of sound effects with SRC codes for global copyright protection and enjoy pushing the boundaries of digital media through innovative sound design, orchestral scoring, and meticulous audio editing. I'm fluent in English and Persian, with German collaboration experience, and I'm excited to collaborate on diverse projects worldwide.

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Hello! I’m Soroosh Arjmandi, a composer, musician, and sound designer with over 20 years of experience in music production and sound engineering. I specialize in editing sound formats for podcasts and sonic identities and audio branding for short films, video games, commercials, Instagram reels, and podcasts. I founded the S.Athema trademark for composing music for commercials and promotional content, and I previously served as lead vocalist, songwriter, and composer for the band Skew Echoes.

I’ve built an exclusive archive of sound effects with SRC codes for global copyright protection and enjoy pushing the boundaries of digital media through innovative sound design, orchestral scoring, and meticulous audio editing. I’m fluent in English and Persian, with German collaboration experience, and I’m excited to collaborate on diverse projects worldwide.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Persian
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer & Sound Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2015 - November 5, 2025
Provide music composition and sound design for short films, video games, promos, podcasts, and digital campaigns; building sonic identities and audio branding.
Lead vocalist, songwriter, and composer at Skew Echoes
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Member (2015–2021); led vocals, wrote songs, and composed music; contributed to albums and singles released on major platforms.
Composer at Dark Red (Short Film)
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Full original score composition for a short film.
Composer at The Detained (Short Film)
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Composition for a short film.
Composer at Checkmate (Short Film)
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Composition for a short film.
Composer & Sound Editor at Interview (Short Film)
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Composition and sound editing for a short film.
Composer at Untitled Mass
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Original score composition for a project.
Game Composer & SFX Designer at Elma
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Background music composition and sound effects design.
Commercial Composer at S.Athema
January 1, 2018 - November 5, 2025
Composed and produced music for commercials and promos; over 50 projects since 2018; created sonic identities for brands including Bank Ayandeh and Balu Bank Junior.
Composer and Sound Designer at Independent / S.Athema (Trademark)
January 1, 2015 - November 5, 2025
Composer and sound designer delivering original scores and sonic branding for short films, video games, commercials, and podcasts; founder of S.Athema; oversees an exclusive SRC-coded sound effects archive.
Game Composer & SFX Designer at Elma (Video Game)
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Composed background music and designed sound effects for Elma; contributed to localized versions for PUBG.
Commercial Composer (Under S.Athema) at MAYAX (Tehran, Iran) and other brands
January 1, 2018 - November 5, 2025
Composed and produced music for commercials for MAYAX and digital campaigns; responsible for sonic branding across campaigns (50+ projects since 2018).
Composer & Sound Designer (Short Films) at Self-employed / Soroosh Arjmandi
January 1, 2015 - November 5, 2025
Provide full-cycle composition, sound design, editing, and mixing for short films. Projects include Dark Red (2024) with a full original score, The Detained (2020), Checkmate (2020), Interview (circa 2022) with sound editing, and Untitled Mass (2023).
Game Composer & SFX Designer at Self-employed / Soroosh Arjmandi
January 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025
Create background music and sound effects for video games; contributed customized music and localized sound for PUBG; composed for Elma (2021) with background music and SFX design.
Composer & Editor (Podcasts) at Self-employed / Soroosh Arjmandi
January 1, 2020 - November 5, 2025
Create podcast soundtracks and sound effects; editing and mastering as needed. Projects include Gharibeh, Mim, Farayar, Az Aval, Puzzle Cast, Raje-be, Otaghak, Naji, Ketabkhoon.
Commercial Composer (S.Athema) at S.Athema
January 1, 2018 - November 5, 2025
Scored and produced music for over 50 MAYAX commercials (Tehran, Iran) since 2018; created Instagram reels campaigns for Iranian and international brands (Blue Morpho, Pouyan Andishan, Artin Fanavaran, Skip Zoom); delivered complete sonic identity for Bank Ayandeh and Balu Bank Junior.
Lead Vocalist, Songwriter & Composer at Skew Echoes
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Led as vocalist, songwriter, and composer for Skew Echoes (2015–2021); performed and recorded with the band; released multiple albums and singles on platforms like SoundCloud, Spotify, and Apple Music.
Composer & Sound Designer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2015 - November 5, 2025
Provide music composition, sound design, and audio post-production for short films, video games, podcasts, and promotional material. Notable projects include Dark Red (2024), The Detained (2020), Checkmate (2020), Interview (2022), and Untitled Mass (2023).
Game Composer & SFX Designer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025
Contributed background music and sound effects design for Elma (2021) and localized audio for PUBG.
Composer & Editor at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2017 - November 5, 2025
Created soundtracks and edited audio for podcasts such as Gharibeh, Mim, Farayar, Az Aval, Puzzle Cast, Raje-be, Otaghak, Naji, and Ketabkhoon.
Band Member at Skew Echoes
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Lead vocalist, songwriter, and composer; part of the band from 2015 to 2021, with releases including My Secret Name, Friends of Pain, Prunus Cerasus, Melancholy Man, and Delirium (all released in 2024).
Composer & Sound Designer at Self-employed / S.Athema
January 1, 2015 - November 5, 2025
Lead composition and sound design for short films, video games, podcasts, and commercials. Developed sonic branding, created custom sound effects archives with SRC codes for copyright protection, and collaborated with brands and creators to deliver immersive audio experiences.
Lead Vocalist, Songwriter, and Composer at Skew Echoes
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Former lead vocalist, songwriter, and composer for the Tehran-based band Skew Echoes; contributed to multiple albums and singles during 2015–2021.
Founder & Commercial Composer at S.Athema
January 1, 2018 - November 5, 2025
Founded S.Athema, a trademark for composing music for commercials and promotional content; produced music for numerous campaigns and built a brand sonic identity library.
Game Composer & SFX Designer at Elma
January 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025
Background music composition and sound effects design for the game Elma (2021).
Game Music Contributor at PUBG (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds)
January 1, 2019 - November 5, 2025
Contributed to customized music and sound effects for localized versions.
Composer & Editor at Various Podcast Projects
January 1, 2015 - November 5, 2025
Soundtrack development, main themes, and audio editing for multiple podcasts including Gharibeh, Mim, Farayar, Az Aval, Puzzle Cast, Raje-be, Otaghak, Naji, and Ketabkhoon.
Composer & Sound Designer at Freelance / S.Athema
January 1, 2015 - November 5, 2025
Lead composer and sound designer for short films, video games, commercials, podcasts, and branded content. Developed sonic identities and original scores; built an exclusive sound effects archive with SRC codes for copyright protection. Notable projects include Dark Red (2024), The Detained (2020), Checkmate (2020), Interview (2022), Untitled Mass (2023), and Elma (2021), among others. Collaborated with international brands and studios to craft audio branding and immersive soundscapes.
Game Composer & SFX Designer at Elma (Video Game)
January 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025
Created background music and sound effects to enhance gameplay, mood, and player immersion.
Commercial Music Composer (S.Athema) at MAYAX (Tehran)
January 1, 2018 - November 5, 2025
Composed and produced music for over 50 commercials since 2018; created audio branding and custom music for Instagram reels and digital campaigns for Iranian and international brands.
Lead Vocalist, Songwriter, & Composer at Skew Echoes
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Former lead vocalist, songwriter, and composer. Contributed to multiple albums and singles, including My Secret Name (2024), Friends of Pain (2024), Prunus Cerasus (2024), Melancholy Man (2024), and Delirium (2024).

Education

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Qualifications

Best Original Score - Lisbon Filmmakers Festival (Nomination)
January 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025
Best Original Score nomination, Lisbon Filmmakers Festival
January 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025
Best Original Score nomination, Lisbon Filmmakers Festival
January 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other