I am a creative and independent sound designer with over 15 years of experience shaping audio identities for international brands and film projects. I craft original soundscapes that deepen storytelling and help brands communicate a distinctive voice. Beyond my studio work, I coach and mentor emerging talent, guiding them through creative processes, mindset, and career navigation to build sustainable, self-managed careers in the industry.…

Joris Tillmans

I am a creative and independent sound designer with over 15 years of experience shaping audio identities for international brands and film projects. I craft original soundscapes that deepen storytelling and help brands communicate a distinctive voice. Beyond my studio work, I coach and mentor emerging talent, guiding them through creative processes, mindset, and career navigation to build sustainable, self-managed careers in the industry.…

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I am a creative and independent sound designer with over 15 years of experience shaping audio identities for international brands and film projects. I craft original soundscapes that deepen storytelling and help brands communicate a distinctive voice.

Beyond my studio work, I coach and mentor emerging talent, guiding them through creative processes, mindset, and career navigation to build sustainable, self-managed careers in the industry.

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Experience Level

Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Initiator at Independent Generation
January 1, 2024 - Present
Initiating online education programs on navigating a creative career.
Guest Tutor at Fontys Academy Design - Art, Communication and Design, Tilburg
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developing programs and educating on sound design related courses.
Founder & Creative Director at EJJI AUDIO
January 1, 2017 - Present
Developing audio identities, music, and sound design for forward-thinking international brands, including Gucci, Prada, Adidas, Chanel, Dior, Asus, Apple, AAPE+, ASML, Tissot Switzerland, Drest London, Burberry, Fit20, Renault, and Dutch Design Foundation among others.
Sound Designer & Owner at SWEATSHOP STUDIO SOUND DESIGN & MUSIC PRODUCTION
December 31, 2016 - October 11, 2025
Music and sound design production studio for commercials and film. This venture laid the foundation for EJJI Audio.
Studio Engineer at DYNAMO Eindhoven
December 31, 2012 - October 11, 2025
Studio & recording engineer.
Educator Studio Engineering & Beatproducing at DYNAMO Eindhoven
December 31, 2012 - October 11, 2025
Part of the talent development team; developed educational methods and guided students.
Initiator at Independent Generation
January 1, 2024 - Present
Online education platform. Developing programs and content on navigating a creative career
Guest Tutor at Fontys Academy Design - Art, Communication and Design, Tilburg
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developing programs and educating on sound design related courses
Guest Tutor at St. Lucas School for Creative Talent, Eindhoven
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developing programs and educating on sound design related courses
Founder & Creative Director at EJJI Audio
January 1, 2017 - Present
Developing audio identities, music, and sound design for forward-thinking international brands, including GUCCI, Prada, Adidas, Chanel, Dior, Asus, Apple, AAPE+, ASML, Tissot Switzerland, Drest London, Burberry, Fit20, Renault, and Dutch Design Foundation among others.
Sound Designer & Owner at Sweatshop Studio
December 31, 2016 - October 11, 2025
Sound Design & Music Production for commercials and film. This venture laid the foundation for EJJI Audio.
Studio Engineer at Dynamo Eindhoven
December 31, 2012 - October 11, 2025
Studio & recording engineer.
Educator Studio Engineering & Beatproducing at Dynamo Eindhoven
December 31, 2012 - October 11, 2025
I was part of the team of talent developers who helped grow the urban scene. I was responsible for developing educational methods and guiding the students.
Initiator at Independent Generation
January 1, 2024 - Present
Online education platform. Developing programs and content on navigating a creative career
Guest Tutor at Fontys Academy Design - Art, Communication and Design, Tilburg
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developing programs and educating on sound design related courses
Guest Tutor at St. Lucas School for Creative Talent, Eindhoven
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developing programs and educating on sound design related courses
Founder & Creative Director at EJJI Audio
January 1, 2017 - Present
Developing audio identities, music, and sound design for forward-thinking international brands, including Gucci, Prada, Adidas, Chanel, Dior, Asus, Apple, AAPE+, ASML, Tissot Switzerland, Drest London, Burberry, Fit20, Renault, and Dutch Design Foundation among others.
Sound Designer & Owner at Sweatshop Studio Sound Design & Music Production
January 1, 2016 - October 11, 2025
Music and sound design production studio for commercials and film. This venture laid the foundation for EJJI Audio.
Studio Engineer at Dynamo Eindhoven
January 1, 2012 - October 11, 2025
Studio & recording engineer.
Educator Studio Engineering & Beat Producing at Dynamo Eindhoven
January 1, 2012 - October 11, 2025
I was part of the team of talent developers who helped grow the urban scene. I was responsible for developing educational methods and guiding the students.
Initiator at Independent Generation
January 1, 2024 - Present
Initiator. Online education platform. Developing programs and content on navigating a creative career.
Guest Tutor at Fontys Academy Design - Art, Communication and Design, Tilburg
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developing programs and educating on sound design related courses.
Guest Tutor at St. Lucas School for Creative Talent, Eindhoven
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developing programs and educating on sound design related courses.
Founder & Creative Director at EJJI Audio
January 1, 2017 - Present
Developing audio identities, music, and sound design for forward-thinking international brands, including Gucci, Prada, Adidas, Chanel, Dior, Asus, Apple, AAPE+, ASML, Tissot Switzerland, Drest London, Burberry, Fit20, Renault, and Dutch Design Foundation among others.
Sound Designer & Owner at Sweatshop Studio Sound Design & Music Production
January 1, 2016 - October 11, 2025
Music and sound design production studio for commercials and film. This venture laid the foundation for EJJI Audio.
Studio Engineer at Dynamo Eindhoven
January 1, 2012 - October 11, 2025
Studio & recording engineer.
Initiator at Independent Generation
January 1, 2024 - Present
Online education platform. Developing programs and content on navigating a creative career
Guest Tutor at Fontys Academy Design - Art, Communication and Design, Tilburg
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developing programs and educating on sound design related courses
Guest Tutor at St. Lucas School for Creative Talent, Eindhoven
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developing programs and educating on sound design related courses
Founder & Creative Director at EJJI Audio
January 1, 2017 - Present
Developing audio identities, music, and sound design for forward-thinking international brands, including Gucci, Prada, Adidas, Chanel, Dior, Asus, Apple, AAPE+, ASML, Tissot Switzerland, Drest London, Burberry, Fit20, Renault, and Dutch Design Foundation among others.
Sound Designer & Owner at Sweatshop Studio Sound Design & Music Production
December 31, 2016 - October 11, 2025
Music and sound design production studio for commercials and film. This venture laid the foundation for EJJI Audio.
Studio Engineer at Dynamo Eindhoven
December 31, 2012 - October 11, 2025
Studio & recording engineer.
Educator Studio Engineering & Beatproducing at Dynamo Eindhoven
December 31, 2012 - October 11, 2025
Part of the team of talent developers who helped grow the urban scene. Responsible for developing educational methods and guiding the students.

Education

Teacher Visual Arts & Design at Fontys ACADEMIE OF THE ARTS Tilburg
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Studio Engineer at SOUND ACADEMY Hilversum
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Graphic Designer at Fontys ACADEMIE OF THE ARTS Tilburg
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
Strabrecht College Geldrop at Strabrecht College Geldrop
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1992
Teacher Visual Arts & Design at Fontys Academie of the Arts Tilburg
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Studio Engineer at Sound Academy Hilversum
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Graphic Designer at Fontys Academie of the Arts Tilburg
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
General Education at Strabrecht College Geldrop
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1992
Teacher Visual Arts & Design at Fontys Academy of the Arts Tilburg
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Studio Engineer at Sound Academy Hilversum
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Graphic Designer at Fontys Academy of the Arts Tilburg
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
General Education at Strabrecht College Geldrop
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1992
Teacher Visual Arts & Design at FONTYS ACADEMIE OF THE ARTS TILBURG
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Studio Engineer Training at SOUND ACADEMY HILVERSUM
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Graphic Designer Training at FONTYS ACADEMIE OF THE ARTS TILBURG
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
Teacher Visual Arts & Design at Fontys Academy of the Arts Tilburg
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Studio Engineer at Sound Academy Hilversum
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998
Graphic Designer at Fontys Academy of the Arts Tilburg
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1996
General Education at STRABRECHT COLLEGE GELDROP
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1992

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Industry Experience

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

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