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I am Shawn C. Jones, a passionate and versatile compositor and immersive audio artist based in Lockhart, TX. My work has been featured in top publications like Rolling Stone and Pitchfork, and I thrive on crafting compelling narrative audio and immersive sound designs across commercial, music production, film, theatre, and video games. With mastery in multiple instruments and digital audio tools, I bring ideas to life in engaging and innovative ways.
Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated with brands like Meow Wolf and Class Dojo, contributed to award-winning projects, and scored for film, theatre, and video games. I enjoy blending storytelling with sound and music, continually exploring new sonic landscapes to enhance immersive experiences.
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Work Experience
Creative Director at Lost Horizon Cider Mill
December 31, 2025 - August 14, 2025Led brand development and created narrative audio for various campaigns over multiple years, shaping the audio identity and creative direction from 2018 to 2025.
Immersive Sound Designer and Narrative Audio at Meow Wolf
March 31, 2018 - August 14, 2025Designed immersive sound environments and narrative audio elements for the SXSW 2018 event, enhancing the experiential artistic presentation.
Session Musician and Audio Engineer at Varathane Paint commercial / Ford Fiesta Movement commercial
December 31, 2009 - August 14, 2025Contributed saxophone performances, arrangements, jingles, and audio engineering services for commercials in 2009.
Composer, Sound Designer and Audio Engineer at Class Dojo
December 31, 2018 - August 14, 2025Scored multiple episodes, handled sound design, audio engineering, and directed voice actors between 2016 and 2018.
Theme Song and Outro Credits Composer at Rooster Teeth
December 31, 2016 - August 14, 2025Composed theme songs and outro credits music in 2016.
Creative Director at Lost Horizon Cider Mill
January 1, 2018 - PresentLed brand development and created narrative audio for various campaigns with a focus on immersive sound and storytelling. Contributed creative vision and audio expertise from 2018 through to present.
Immersive Sound Designer and Narrative Audio Artist at Meow Wolf
March 31, 2018 - August 14, 2025Designed immersive soundscapes and narrative audio for Meow Wolf's SXSW 2018 project, creating unique experiential audio environments.
Composer, Sound Designer, Audio Engineer, Voice Direction at Class Dojo
December 31, 2018 - August 14, 2025Composed music, conducted sound design and audio engineering, and directed voice actors for multiple episodes between 2016 and 2018.
Theme Song and Outro Credits Music Composer at Rooster Teeth
December 31, 2016 - August 14, 2025Composed the theme song and outro credits music in 2016 for Rooster Teeth productions.
Music Producer, Arranger, Performer, Engineer at Lovely Sparrows
January 1, 2008 - PresentProvided arrangements, performance, production, and engineering for albums including 'I Still Picture You Running' (2024-2025), 'Shake The Shadow' (2013-2014), and 'Bury the Cynics' (2008).
Co-producer and Lead Engineer at Robert Ellis
December 31, 2010 - August 14, 2025Co-produced and served as lead engineer on the Americana Award-winning album 'The Great Re-arranger' in 2010.
Composer and Sound Designer at Various Film and Theatre Projects
December 31, 2019 - August 14, 2025Composed scores and designed sound for multiple films and theatre productions including 'Home Movies' (2019), 'As Big as My Broken Heart' (2019), 'Tartuffe' (2016), 'Salomé' (2016), and others from 2008 through 2019.
Composer, Sound Designer, Engineer at Video Game Projects
December 31, 2019 - August 14, 2025Created scores, sound designs, talent casting, and engineering for video games such as 'Great Gold Bird, Great Dark Yawn' (2015-2019), 'The Bucket Detective' (2016), 'The Static Speaks My Name' (2014), and others.
Director of Jazz Ensembles at Austin Waldorf School
December 31, 2007 - August 14, 2025Directed jazz ensembles and taught music from 2004 to 2007.
Music Teacher at Austin School of Music
December 31, 2016 - August 14, 2025Taught bass, guitar, saxophone, music theory, and songwriting from 2000 to 2016.
Education
Master's of Music Composition at Texas State University
July 21, 2025 - July 21, 2025Emphasis in New Music and electro acoustic music.
Bachelor's of Music Performance at Oklahoma City University
July 21, 2025 - July 21, 2025Jazz Performance, saxophone and bass
Masters of Music Composition Summa Cum Laude at Texas State University San Marcos, TX
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025Bachelor of Music Performance Jazz Emphasis Saxophone and Bass at Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025Masters of Music Composition, Summa Cum Laude at Texas State University San Marcos, TX
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025Bachelor of Music Performance, Jazz Emphasis Saxophone and Bass at Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods
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