I’m Tom Joyce, a multi-award-winning sound designer and audio post specialist based in the United Kingdom. I’ve spent over 20 years shaping cinematic, organic soundscapes for brands, films and TV, collaborating with top directors and agencies to tell stories through sound. Through Sound Canvas I lead a bespoke team to deliver creative, story-driven sound for projects of every scale, from intimate promos to Dolby Atmos mixes. I’m proud to have worked with brands like Nike, Honda, Apple, and Burberry, and to have earned over 20 awards for sound design.

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I’m Tom Joyce, a multi-award-winning sound designer and audio post specialist based in the United Kingdom. I’ve spent over 20 years shaping cinematic, organic soundscapes for brands, films and TV, collaborating with top directors and agencies to tell stories through sound. Through Sound Canvas I lead a bespoke team to deliver creative, story-driven sound for projects of every scale, from intimate promos to Dolby Atmos mixes. I’m proud to have worked with brands like Nike, Honda, Apple, and Burberry, and to have earned over 20 awards for sound design.

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I’m Tom Joyce, a multi-award-winning sound designer and audio post specialist based in the United Kingdom. I’ve spent over 20 years shaping cinematic, organic soundscapes for brands, films and TV, collaborating with top directors and agencies to tell stories through sound.

Through Sound Canvas I lead a bespoke team to deliver creative, story-driven sound for projects of every scale, from intimate promos to Dolby Atmos mixes. I’m proud to have worked with brands like Nike, Honda, Apple, and Burberry, and to have earned over 20 awards for sound design.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director | Sound Designer | Audio Post at Sound Canvas Ltd
July 1, 2010 - Present
Founder-run studio delivering cinematic, organic and hybrid sound design and mixing with a focus on story. Lead creative direction, dialogue clarity, atmospheric design and Dolby Atmos mixing for film, TV, promos and digital content; collaborate with directors and creatives to deliver original soundscapes and customised sonic branding.
Freelance Sound Designer at Freelance
August 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance sound designer for various studios including String + Tins, 750mph, SINE, Soundtree, Father, Echoic Audio, Factory, Rascal, Mount, Resonate, Major Tom, Virtual Sound and more.
Sound Designer at Factory Studios Ltd
April 1, 2011 - August 31, 2016
Award-winning sound design for advertising and film. Clients include W+K, BBH, AMV, Adam&EveDDB, Mother, RKCR/Y&R, Fallon and many more.
Co-Owner / Creative Director at Incus Sound
February 1, 2010 - May 31, 2016
Co-owned an audio post production business, delivering film, television, promos, commercials and branding. Clients included BBC, Five, RSA, PD3, Telejuice, We Are Seventeen, Us Two, Nickelodeon, Design Studio, Friend, Moving Brands.
Sound Designer / Dubbing Mixer at On Demand Group / Vubiquity
June 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010
5.1 Mixing / Sound Design for broadcast promos. Supervising a Pro Tools suite construction with White Mark. Clients include Virgin Media, Film Flex, Foreign Market Clients.
Dubbing Mixer / Sound Designer at Ascent Media / Encore Ltd
February 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Mixing / Sound Design for broadcast promos. Clients include FIVE, Virgin Media, Film Flex, On Demand and Sony.
Shadowed Sound Designer at Soundelux
August 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008
Shadowed the sound design team for feature film 'Quantum of Solace'.
Dubbing Mixer at Princess Productions
December 1, 2004 - February 29, 2008
Mixing long-form television programmes with a wide variety of broadcasters. Clients include BBC, Channel 4, Sky One, Discovery, MTV, ITV2 and FIVE.
Creative Director / Sound Designer / Audio Post at Sound Canvas Ltd
July 1, 2010 - Present
Lead creative in cinematic sound design and audio post for film, commercials and online media. Specialises in dialogue clarity, immersive environments and Dolby Atmos mixing; collaborates with top directors and creatives to deliver bespoke soundtracks.
Freelance Sound Designer at Various (UK)
August 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance sound design for various studios including String + Tins, 750mph, SINE, Soundtree, Father, Echoic Audio, Factory, Rascal, Mount, Resonate, Major Tom, Virtual Sound and more.
Shadow / Work Experience at Soundelux
August 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008
Shadowed the sound design team for the feature film Quantum of Solace (1 month).
Freelance Sound Designer
August 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance for various studios including String + Tins, 750mph, SINE, Soundtree, Father, Echoic Audio, Factory, Rascal, Mount, Resonate, Major Tom, Virtual Sound and more
Shadowed Sound Design Team at Soundelux
August 1, 2008 - August 1, 2008
Shadowed the sound design team for feature film 'Quantum of Solace'.

Education

Pro Tools Operator 210P at Alchemea College of Audio Engineering
January 1, 2005 - May 10, 2026
BA Hons, Fine Art Sound & Image at Bath Spa University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003
Art Foundation, Fine Art Painting at Chelsea Art & Design College
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Pro Tools Operator 210P at Alchemea College of Audio Engineering
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
BA Hons, Fine Art Sound & Image at Bath Spa University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Art Foundation, Fine Art Painting at Chelsea Art & Design College
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
Pro Tools Operator 210P at Alchemea College of Audio Engineering
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
BA Hons, Fine Art Sound & Image at Bath Spa University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003
Art Foundation, Fine Art Painting at Chelsea Art & Design College
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Pro Tools Operator
January 1, 2005 - May 10, 2026
Pro Tools Operator 210P
January 11, 2030 - May 10, 2026
Guest Sound Design Lecturer
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026
Sound Design Judge
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other