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Hi, I’m Jon Cooper—an award-winning audio and mix engineer and sound designer based in Auckland, New Zealand. With over three decades in advertising, film, and music, I’ve been proud to create standout audio work and earn recognition including the AXIS Lifetime Achievement Award.
I also lead creatively and entrepreneurially: I’ve designed and built studios, directed creative teams, and owned and operated multiple successful audio companies. Today, I run an award-winning sound design practice delivering premium mix, audio, and sound design for clients across advertising, film, and music.
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Owner at Jon Cooper Sound Design
January 1, 2021 - PresentLeads an award-winning sound design practice providing premium audio, mix, and sound design for advertising, film, and music. Focuses on delivering standout, client-ready creative audio outcomes and high-quality production results.
Business Owner/Audio Engineer/Sound Designer/Composer at The Coopers
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2020Co-managed a highly successful audio production company with international and Aotearoa-based clients. Received numerous local and international awards for outstanding work.
Senior Sound Designer at Liquid Studios
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2009Held a senior sound design role shaping the studio’s creative audio output. Contributed to developing standout sound design work through experienced creative direction and hands-on production.
Owner at Yon Yon C Music & Sound Design
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000Founded and ran an award-winning music and sound design company, delivering acclaimed work for music, advertising, and film. Managed production and company operations while creating client-focused audio results.
Music and Creative Director at Song Zu Australia
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997Directed the creative output of in-house composers and sound designers for advertising and film. Focused on guiding musical direction and ensuring strong creative alignment across productions.
Co-owner at Digital Post Audio
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1995Designed an audio studio from the ground up, including sourcing equipment. Provided professional audio engineering for clients and managed day-to-day operations as co-owner.
Education
Diploma in Digital Recording Theory and Practice at Full Sail University
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991Qualifications
Lifetime Achievement Award
March 6, 2020 - March 6, 2020New Zealand AXIS Advertising Award for lifetime achievement of excellence in audio postproduction and sound design
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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