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I am a Technical Education Professional with a focus on Music & Sound Design in higher education. I support studio-based teaching with hands-on expertise across professional audio, recording, and sound design facilities, handling maintenance, equipment management, troubleshooting, and user training. Working closely with academic staff and students, I contribute to workshops, inductions, and practical demonstrations that underpin music and sound curricula, research activity, and student projects. Beyond my technical and teaching duties, I produce electronic music and work as a sound designer, maintaining a contemporary creative practice informed by industry-standard workflows, tools, and technologies. This professional practice enriches instruction and student support by bringing real-world insight into music production, sound design, and audio systems, helping learning environments stay current, relevant, and creatively engaging. I am committed to safe, reliable, and inclusive studio spaces that encourage experimentation, collaboration, and high-quality creative outcomes.…I am a Technical Education Professional with a focus on Music & Sound Design in higher education. I support studio-based teaching with hands-on expertise across professional audio, recording, and sound design facilities, handling maintenance, equipment management, troubleshooting, and user training. Working closely with academic staff and students, I contribute to workshops, inductions, and practical demonstrations that underpin music and sound curricula, research activity, and student projects. Beyond my technical and teaching duties, I produce electronic music and work as a sound designer, maintaining a contemporary creative practice informed by industry-standard workflows, tools, and technologies. This professional practice enriches instruction and student support by bringing real-world insight into music production, sound design, and audio systems, helping learning environments stay current, relevant, and creatively engaging. I am committed to safe, reliable, and inclusive studio spaces that encourage experimentation, collaboration, and high-quality creative outcomes.

Dylan Blythin

Sound Designer, Audio Engineer, Music Producer, +3

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I am a Technical Education Professional with a focus on Music & Sound Design in higher education. I support studio-based teaching with hands-on expertise across professional audio, recording, and sound design facilities, handling maintenance, equipment management, troubleshooting, and user training. Working closely with academic staff and students, I contribute to workshops, inductions, and practical demonstrations that underpin music and sound curricula, research activity, and student projects. Beyond my technical and teaching duties, I produce electronic music and work as a sound designer, maintaining a contemporary creative practice informed by industry-standard workflows, tools, and technologies. This professional practice enriches instruction and student support by bringing real-world insight into music production, sound design, and audio systems, helping learning environments stay current, relevant, and creatively engaging. I am committed to safe, reliable, and inclusive studio spaces that encourage experimentation, collaboration, and high-quality creative outcomes.…I am a Technical Education Professional with a focus on Music & Sound Design in higher education. I support studio-based teaching with hands-on expertise across professional audio, recording, and sound design facilities, handling maintenance, equipment management, troubleshooting, and user training. Working closely with academic staff and students, I contribute to workshops, inductions, and practical demonstrations that underpin music and sound curricula, research activity, and student projects. Beyond my technical and teaching duties, I produce electronic music and work as a sound designer, maintaining a contemporary creative practice informed by industry-standard workflows, tools, and technologies. This professional practice enriches instruction and student support by bringing real-world insight into music production, sound design, and audio systems, helping learning environments stay current, relevant, and creatively engaging. I am committed to safe, reliable, and inclusive studio spaces that encourage experimentation, collaboration, and high-quality creative outcomes.

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I am a Technical Education Professional with a focus on Music & Sound Design in higher education. I support studio-based teaching with hands-on expertise across professional audio, recording, and sound design facilities, handling maintenance, equipment management, troubleshooting, and user training. Working closely with academic staff and students, I contribute to workshops, inductions, and practical demonstrations that underpin music and sound curricula, research activity, and student projects.

Beyond my technical and teaching duties, I produce electronic music and work as a sound designer, maintaining a contemporary creative practice informed by industry-standard workflows, tools, and technologies. This professional practice enriches instruction and student support by bringing real-world insight into music production, sound design, and audio systems, helping learning environments stay current, relevant, and creatively engaging. I am committed to safe, reliable, and inclusive studio spaces that encourage experimentation, collaboration, and high-quality creative outcomes.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Logic Pro

Expert

Audacity

Expert

Final Cut Pro X

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Visual Production Engineer at The University of Manchester

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2022

Supported high-priority AV callouts in university buildings, planned and delivered high-profile events (e.g., Graduations and Founder’s Day), and supported live streaming. Installed and maintained AV equipment in teaching and conference spaces; served as sound engineer for television studio and production department. Collaborated with Media Production on Graduations and contributed to CMS Site Manager updates and digital signage. Assisted with capture and editing of audio/video content and produced technical documentation for system users. Troubleshot issues on Microsoft and Macintosh platforms and facilitated videoconferencing (Vscene).

Technical Officer AV store at Manchester Metropolitan University

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Specialist in Professional AV Equipment, Loans, Maintenance and Support. Provided technical advice, training, and induction to service users, and maintained highly specialist equipment with first-line troubleshooting and liaison with external specialists. Demonstrated equipment techniques and software to students and staff, developed induction materials, and created standard operating procedures for safe and effective use of equipment and facilities.

Technical Officer, Music Studios at Manchester Metropolitan University

January 1, 2023 - Present

Specialist Technical Officer in Music Studios, providing expert support for professional audio, recording, and sound production equipment. Delivered high-quality technical support to students and academic staff, provided training, and supervised work as part of the teaching team. Maintained operation and upkeep of studio equipment, conducted fault diagnosis and basic repairs, and liaised with external suppliers as required. Demonstrated studio workflows and software during workshops and inductions, and maintained instructional materials and standard operating procedures.

Sound Designer / Freelance at Rock Pool Games / Playdemic

January 1, 2008 - Present

Audio content for games including original theme music and FX; sound design, Foley, FX, synthesis, and musical composition. Worked to client deadlines and branding guidelines.

Technical Officer Music & Sound Design at Manchester Metropolitan University

January 1, 2023 - Present

Specialist Technical Officer in Music Studios providing expert support for professional audio, recording, and sound production equipment. Delivers high-quality technical support to students and academic staff, proactively applying specialist knowledge to enhance teaching, learning, and creative practice within studio and workshop environments. Provides technical advice, training, and hands-on instruction to students and staff as part of the teaching team, supporting music, sound design, and audio production activities. Takes responsibility for the operation, upkeep, and routine maintenance of specialist studio and audio equipment, including fault diagnosis, first-line troubleshooting, and basic repairs, liaising with external suppliers or specialist technicians where required. Demonstrates audio equipment, studio workflows, and specialist software to students during workshops and practical sessions, supporting coursework, research, and creative projects. Designs and delivers studio and

Sound Designer at Rock Pool Games/Playdemic / Freelance

January 1, 2008 - Present

Audio content creation for games, including original theme music and FX. Responsibilities include sound design, Foley, FX, synthesis, and musical composition, working to strict deadlines and client specifications aligned with branding.