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.

Marc Thiemo Kotthoff

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.

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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.

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Language

English
Advanced
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Sound Designer at INDIE AUDIO
March 1, 2026 - Present
Senior Sound Designer for an independent audio collective; develops ideas, markets talent and realizes audio formats.
Landwirt at Breuner Hof
August 1, 2020 - March 1, 2023
Senior Executive Manager at EFFEKT A Division of Textildruck Europa GmbH
November 1, 2015 - July 1, 2020
Textile 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, 2020
Creative Specialist contributing to branding and creative brewing initiatives.
Referent für Nachhaltigkeit at Eine Welt Netz NRW
February 1, 2011 - October 1, 2015
Lead Sänger at ENCORE
April 1, 1995 - July 1, 2015
Region Köln/Bonn – Leadsänger mit Tournee- und Studioerfahrung (professionell).
Founder at THE MARKET
May 1, 2010 - April 1, 2013
Wochenendmarkt & Lifestyleplattform für organics & originals; Netzwerkaufbau und Veranstaltungsmarketing.
Produkt Manager at Boetzelen AG / Quartier Kreativ
July 1, 2010 - February 1, 2011
Retail Sales Manager at American Apparel
July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2010
Produkt Management at Odlo
November 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009
Marketing and Project Manager at Glanzkinder GmbH
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Marketing Coordinator at Heimspiel Open-Air Festival
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Trade and Product Marketing at FALKE KGaA
August 1, 1999 - August 1, 2002

Education

Audio Engineering Diploma at SAE Institute Germany
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Sprechtraining & Mundart Stimmtherapie at Mundart Stimmtherapie & Sprechtraining
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Tonstudio Praktikum, Audio Engineering at Tonstudio
February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Neurofeedback Training Praktikum at Brainadvisor
January 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Schauspiel-/ Sprechtraining at Theaterakademie Köln
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Qualifications

Audio Engineering Diploma
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Sprechtraining & Mundart Stimmtherapie
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Tonstudio Praktikum, Audio Engineering
February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Neurofeedback Training Praktikum
January 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Schauspiel-/ Sprechtraining
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Manufacturing