I’m James Murray, a sound designer and audio professional based in London, focused on delivering polished sound design, mixing, and music editing for both long- and short-form productions. I work across VO recording, track laying, creative sound design, and delivery in multiple formats, while keeping projects on time and to specification. Over the past several years I’ve supported BBC Studios and a range of freelance clients with everything from stereo and surround mixing (including some Dolby Atmos experience) to remote workflows and post-production workflow training. I enjoy solving problems independently, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and maintaining high-quality output across recording, editing, and broadcast-ready delivery.

James Murray

I’m James Murray, a sound designer and audio professional based in London, focused on delivering polished sound design, mixing, and music editing for both long- and short-form productions. I work across VO recording, track laying, creative sound design, and delivery in multiple formats, while keeping projects on time and to specification. Over the past several years I’ve supported BBC Studios and a range of freelance clients with everything from stereo and surround mixing (including some Dolby Atmos experience) to remote workflows and post-production workflow training. I enjoy solving problems independently, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and maintaining high-quality output across recording, editing, and broadcast-ready delivery.

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I’m James Murray, a sound designer and audio professional based in London, focused on delivering polished sound design, mixing, and music editing for both long- and short-form productions. I work across VO recording, track laying, creative sound design, and delivery in multiple formats, while keeping projects on time and to specification.

Over the past several years I’ve supported BBC Studios and a range of freelance clients with everything from stereo and surround mixing (including some Dolby Atmos experience) to remote workflows and post-production workflow training. I enjoy solving problems independently, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and maintaining high-quality output across recording, editing, and broadcast-ready delivery.

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Work Experience

Senior Sound Designer at BBC Studios
November 1, 2018 - Present
Working with internal and external clients to record voiceover, perform track laying, sound design and mixing for long-form and short-form content. Mixes in stereo, 5.1 and 7.1, with some experience in Dolby Atmos. Trains junior staff on post-production workflows and creative storage solutions for clients. Project-manages upgrades and improvements to suites across two facilities and supports clients adapting to remote/cloud workflows.
Producer at Barcada
December 1, 2017 - Present
Music production for a five-piece band, including live and studio recordings, collaborating with Grammy-nominated mix engineers such as Livingstone Brown and Shamir Rele.
Audio/Edit Assistant at Ericsson Broadcast and Media Services
November 1, 2015 - November 30, 2017
Recorded voiceover for programming and promos and remixed audio for delivery to correct specifications worldwide. Maintained audio production and broadcast production across the facility, understanding signal flow for routing between decks, broadcast rooms and post-production areas. Supported the digital media department with post-production workflows and implemented DPP solutions.
Sound Designer (Freelance) at Aura
November 1, 2012 - Present
Freelance sound designer supporting clients including Rascal Post, Sky, NHS, Fecund Films, Agile Films, Cambridge Music Service and musical theatre production companies. Provides services such as sound design, mixing, remote recording, music editing and composition.
Transfer Engineer at Factory Studios
December 1, 2010 - November 30, 2013
Maintained high-end transfer department output and oversaw a small team, including regular meetings to review improvements, developments and creative output. Assisted sound designers with track laying, music composition and SFX searches. Built experience working with multi award-winning sound engineers and stayed current with audio specifications for short-form content globally.

Education

BA (Broadcasting - Sound Design) at BBC Academy, Wood Norton
January 1, 2019 - August 31, 2026
BTEC (Music Technology) at Ravensbourne College, London
January 1, 2008 - August 31, 2026
at Oaklands College, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
January 1, 2003 - August 31, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
    Aydan & Evan

    Sound Designer for this excellent short film