Available to hire
I’m Marc Thiemo Kotthoff, a sound designer and audio engineer based in Cologne, Germany. I run INDIE AUDIO, an independent audio collective that functions as a network, a studio, and an open space for developing ideas, marketing talent and realizing audio formats.
With a background spanning live performance, band leadership, and creative project management, I bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to sound, voice and storytelling—covering studio recording, live setups, and audio branding across music, media, and marketing projects.
Language
English
Advanced
German
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior Sound Designer at INDIE AUDIO
March 1, 2026 - PresentSenior Sound Designer for an independent audio collective; develops ideas, markets talent and realizes audio formats.
Landwirt at Breuner Hof
August 1, 2020 - March 1, 2023Senior Executive Manager at EFFEKT A Division of Textildruck Europa GmbH
November 1, 2015 - July 1, 2020Textile Marketing entwirft und fertigt Bekleidung & textile Accessories, die mehr sind als nur Stoff. Wir transportieren die Essenz Eures Produkts und leiten Eure Botschaft mit jeder Faser ins Bewusstsein Eurer Kunden. Anregendes Knistern ohne ungewollte Entladungen. 0 % Statik bei 100 % Effekt. Ausdrucksstark, ökologisch wertvoll und „custom-made“ bedienen unsere Ideen und Produkte den Bedarf einer neuen Generation und verschaffen Eurer Marke eine außerordentliche und anhaltende Wirkung.
Creative Specialist at Clucking Hen - Creative Brewing
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2020Creative Specialist contributing to branding and creative brewing initiatives.
Referent für Nachhaltigkeit at Eine Welt Netz NRW
February 1, 2011 - October 1, 2015Lead Sänger at ENCORE
April 1, 1995 - July 1, 2015Region Köln/Bonn – Leadsänger mit Tournee- und Studioerfahrung (professionell).
Founder at THE MARKET
May 1, 2010 - April 1, 2013Wochenendmarkt & Lifestyleplattform für organics & originals; Netzwerkaufbau und Veranstaltungsmarketing.
Produkt Manager at Boetzelen AG / Quartier Kreativ
July 1, 2010 - February 1, 2011Retail Sales Manager at American Apparel
July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2010Produkt Management at Odlo
November 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009Marketing and Project Manager at Glanzkinder GmbH
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Marketing Coordinator at Heimspiel Open-Air Festival
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006Trade and Product Marketing at FALKE KGaA
August 1, 1999 - August 1, 2002Education
Audio Engineering Diploma at SAE Institute Germany
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Sprechtraining & Mundart Stimmtherapie at Mundart Stimmtherapie & Sprechtraining
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026Tonstudio Praktikum, Audio Engineering at Tonstudio
February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024Neurofeedback Training Praktikum at Brainadvisor
January 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024Schauspiel-/ Sprechtraining at Theaterakademie Köln
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Qualifications
Audio Engineering Diploma
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Sprechtraining & Mundart Stimmtherapie
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026Tonstudio Praktikum, Audio Engineering
February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024Neurofeedback Training Praktikum
January 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024Schauspiel-/ Sprechtraining
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Manufacturing
Hire a Sound Designer
We have the best sound designer experts on Twine. Hire a sound designer in Cologne today.