Available to hire
I am a Sound Designer and Composer working in Film, Television and Art Installation. With 20 years of experience in this field I am highly experienced and proficient in many areas of sound post production including Sound Design, Sound Editing, Mixing and Composition.
I often work with artists and have to manage all areas of sound including design, editing, foley, fx, mixing and Composition. I enjoy collaborating on creative projects and leading sound teams to craft immersive audio experiences.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance sound designer and composer at International
January 1, 2009 - June 20, 2024Worked on film, television and art installation projects, collaborating with artists such as Phillipe Parenno, Maryam Tafakory, Emma Critchley, and Marco Brambilla. Contributions include work presented at The Sphere in Las Vegas, Haus der Kunst in Munich, and Tate St. Ives. Assisted Oscar-winning sound designer Nicolas Becker on Momoko Seto’s PLANÈTES, which premiered at Cannes Film Festival and won the FIPRESCI International Critics Award.
Principal sound designer and sound supervisor at DAU (Phenomen Films) — London, U.K.
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020Led sound design and supervision on Ilya Kryzhanovsky’s interdisciplinary DAU project centered around physicist Lev Landau's life, including thirteen feature films and three series. Collaborated with Brian Eno, Nicolas Becker, and Marina Abramovich. Project culminated in an art installation at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris and official selection at Berlinale 2020.
Co-founder, Sound designer and composer at Smith & Johnson Sound — Oakland, California
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013Founded a sound design and composition company with composer Chuck Johnson. Provided sound design and composition for film and television projects, including the documentary series Standing on Sacred Ground by Christopher McLeod.
Assistant to synthesiser builder and designer at Buchla and Associates — Berkeley, California
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Assisted legendary synthesiser builder Don Buchla by building, prototyping, and assembling modular synthesiser systems.
Loudspeaker constructor at Magico — Berkeley, California
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Constructed loudspeakers for a bespoke company focused on innovative design and high-end sound.
Concert Recordist and Graduate Teaching Assistant at Mills College — Oakland, California
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Recorded live performances in various spaces, managed recording equipment, documented, and archived recordings as part of graduate teaching assistance.
Freelance sound designer and composer at International
January 1, 2009 - June 13, 2024Worked on film, television and art installation projects in collaboration with artists such as Phillipe Parenno, Maryam Tafakory, Emma Critchley, Marco Brambilla, and others. Projects were presented at venues including The Sphere in Las Vegas, Haus der Kunst in Munich, and Tate St. Ives. Assisted Oscar-winning sound designer Nicolas Becker on Momoko Seto’s PLANÈTES, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and awarded the FIPRESCI International Critics Award.
Principal sound designer and sound supervisor at DAU (Phenomen Films)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020Led sound design and supervision on Ilya Kryzhanovsky’s interdisciplinary DAU project centered on physicist Lev Landau. Collaborated with Brian Eno, Nicolas Becker, and Marina Abramovich. Contributed to thirteen feature films and three series, culminating in an art installation at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris and selection of 'Natasha' at Berlinale 2020.
Co-founder, sound design and composition at Smith & Johnson Sound
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013Co-founded company with composer Chuck Johnson providing sound design and composition services for film and television, notably the documentary series 'Standing on Sacred Ground' by Christopher McLeod.
Assistant to synthesiser builder and designer at Buchla and Associates
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Assisted legendary synthesiser builder Don Buchla with building, prototyping, and assembling modular synthesiser systems.
Loudspeaker constructor at Magico
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Constructed bespoke high-end loudspeakers focusing on innovative design and sound quality.
Concert recordist and graduate teaching assistant at Mills College Concert Recordist
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Recorded live performances in various spaces, archived recordings, and managed recording equipment as part of graduate teaching assistantship.
Freelance Sound Designer and Composer at International
January 1, 2009 - June 7, 2024Worked on film, television, and art installation projects collaborating with artists such as Phillipe Parenno, Maryam Tafakory, Emma Critchley, and Marco Brambilla. Projects were showcased in prestigious venues including The Sphere in Las Vegas, Haus der Kunst in Munich, and Tate St. Ives. Recently assisted Oscar-winning sound designer Nicolas Becker on Momoko Seto’s PLANÈTES, which premiered at Cannes Film Festival and won the FIPRESCI International Critics Award.
Principal Sound Designer and Sound Supervisor at DAU (Phenomen Films) — London, U.K.
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020Led sound design and supervision on DAU, an interdisciplinary project revolving around physicist Lev Landau’s life, consisting of thirteen feature films and three series. Collaborated with high-profile artists including Brian Eno, Nicolas Becker, and Marina Abramovich. The project culminated in an art installation at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris and official selection of Natasha at Berlinale 2020.
Co-founder, Sound Designer and Composer at Smith & Johnson Sound — Oakland, California
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013Co-founded a company with composer Chuck Johnson providing sound design and composition services for film and television. Notable projects included the documentary series Standing on Sacred Ground by Christopher McLeod.
Assistant to Synthesiser Builder and Designer at Buchla and Associates — Berkeley, California
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Supported legendary synthesiser builder Don Buchla by building, prototyping, and assembling modular synthesizer systems.
Loudspeaker Constructor at Magico — Berkeley, California
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Constructed loudspeakers for a bespoke company focused on innovative design and high-end sound solutions.
Graduate Teaching Assistant and Concert Recordist at Mills College — Oakland, California
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Recorded live performances in various performance spaces, managed recording equipment, and documented and archived recordings as a graduate teaching assistant.
Freelance sound designer and composer at International
January 1, 2009 - June 20, 2024Worked on film, television and art installation projects collaborating with notable artists such as Phillipe Parenno, Maryam Tafakory, Emma Critchley, and Marco Brambilla. Contributed to works presented at renowned venues including The Sphere in Las Vegas, Haus der Kunst in Munich, and Tate St. Ives. Recently assisted Oscar-winning sound designer Nicolas Becker on Momoko Seto’s PLANÈTES, screening at Cannes Film Festival and awarded the FIPRESCI International Critics Award.
Principal sound designer and sound supervisor at DAU (Phenomen Films)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020Led sound design and supervision on Ilya Kryzhanovsky’s DAU project—a complex interdisciplinary series focused on physicist Lev Landau’s life consisting of thirteen feature films and three series. Collaborated with artists including Brian Eno, Nicolas Becker, and Marina Abramovich. Contributions culminated in a Paris art installation at Théâtre du Châtelet and official selection of 'Natasha' at Berlinale 2020.
Founder, sound designer and composer at Smith & Johnson Sound
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013Co-founded company with composer Chuck Johnson providing sound design and composition services for film and television. Worked on documentary series ‘Standing on Sacred Ground’ by Christopher McLeod among other projects.
Assistant at Buchla and Associates
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Assisted synthesiser builder Don Buchla by building, prototyping, and assembling modular synthesiser systems.
Loudspeaker Constructor at Magico
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Constructed loudspeakers for a bespoke company specializing in innovative design and high-end sound.
Concert Recordist and Graduate Teaching Assistant at Mills College
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Recorded live performances in various spaces, archived recordings, and managed recording equipment as part of teaching assistant role.
Freelance sound designer and composer at International
January 1, 2009 - June 12, 2024Worked on film, television, and art installation projects collaborating with international artists such as Phillipe Parenno, Maryam Tafakory, Emma Critchley, and Marco Brambilla. Contributions included work presented in prestigious venues like The Sphere in Las Vegas, Haus der Kunst in Munich, and Tate St. Ives. Assisted Oscar-winning sound designer Nicolas Becker on Momoko Seto’s PLANÈTES, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and garnered the FIPRESCI International Critics Award.
Principal sound designer and sound supervisor at DAU (Phenomen Films) — London, U.K.
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020Served as principal sound designer and sound supervisor on Ilya Kryzhanovsky’s DAU project which included thirteen feature films and three series. Collaborated with artists such as Brian Eno, Nicolas Becker, and Marina Abramovich. The project culminated in an art installation at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris and the official selection of Natasha at Berlinale 2020.
Co-founder, sound designer and composer at Smith & Johnson Sound — Oakland, California
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013Founded a company with composer Chuck Johnson providing sound design and composition for film and television, including the documentary series Standing on Sacred Ground by Christopher McLeod.
Assistant to Synthesiser Builder at Buchla and Associates — Berkeley, California
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Assisted legendary synthesiser builder and designer Don Buchla by building, prototyping, and assembling modular synthesizer systems.
Loudspeaker Constructor at Magico — Berkeley, California
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Constructed loudspeakers for a bespoke company focused on innovative design and high-end sound quality.
Graduate Teaching Assistant and Concert Recordist at Mills College Concert Recordist — Oakland, California
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Recorded live performances in various performance spaces, documented and archived recordings, and managed recording equipment.
Freelance sound designer and composer at International
January 1, 2009 - June 7, 2024Worked on film, television, and art installation projects collaborating with artists such as Phillipe Parenno, Maryam Tafakory, Emma Critchley, and Marco Brambilla. Projects were presented in venues including The Sphere in Las Vegas and Tate St. Ives. Assisted Oscar-winning sound designer Nicolas Becker on the film PLANÈTES, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and won the FIPRESCI International Critics Award.
Principal sound designer and sound supervisor at DAU (Phenomen Films), London, U.K.
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020Led sound design and supervision for Ilya Kryzhanovsky’s DAU project, an interdisciplinary set focused on physicist Lev Landau’s life, including thirteen feature films and three series. Collaborated with notable artists like Brian Eno, Nicolas Becker, and Marina Abramovich. The project culminated in an art installation at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris and the official selection of Natasha at Berlinale 2020.
Co-founder, Sound Designer and Composer at Smith & Johnson Sound, Oakland, California
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013Founded company with composer Chuck Johnson providing sound design and composition for film and television projects, including work on the documentary series Standing on Sacred Ground by Christopher McLeod.
Assistant to synthesiser builder and designer at Buchla and Associates, Berkeley, California
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Assisted legendary synthesiser builder Don Buchla with building, prototyping, and assembling modular synthesiser systems.
Loudspeaker Constructor at Magico, Berkeley, California
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Constructed loudspeakers for a bespoke company specializing in innovative design and high-end sound.
Graduate Teaching Assistant / Concert Recordist at Mills College, Oakland, California
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Recorded live performances in various spaces, managed recording equipment, and maintained archives of recordings as part of teaching assistant duties.
Freelance sound designer and composer at International
January 1, 2009 - June 14, 2024Worked on film, television and art installation projects in collaboration with notable artists such as Phillipe Parenno, Maryam Tafakory, and others. Projects were presented at venues including The Sphere in Las Vegas, Haus der Kunst in Munich, and Tate St. Ives. Assisted Oscar-winning sound designer Nicolas Becker on the project PLANÈTES, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and was awarded the FIPRESCI International Critics Award.
Principal sound designer and sound supervisor at DAU (Phenomen Films), London, U.K.
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020Led sound design and supervision on Ilya Kryzhanovsky’s interdisciplinary project DAU, which included thirteen feature films and three series centered on physicist Lev Landau. Collaborated with Brian Eno, Nicolas Becker, and Marina Abramovich. The project culminated with an art installation at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris and official selection of Natasha at Berlinale 2020.
Co-founder, Sound Designer and Composer at Smith & Johnson Sound, Oakland, California
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013Founded the company with composer Chuck Johnson and provided sound design and composition services for film and television, including work on the documentary series Standing on Sacred Ground by Christopher McLeod.
Assistant to synthesiser builder and designer at Buchla and Associates, Berkeley, California
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Assisted Don Buchla in building, prototyping, and assembling modular synthesiser systems.
Loudspeaker Constructor at Magico, Berkeley, California
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Constructed bespoke loudspeakers focused on innovative design and high-end sound quality.
Graduate Teaching Assistant / Concert Recordist at Mills College, Oakland, California
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Recorded live performances in multiple performance spaces, documented and archived recordings, and managed recording equipment as part of graduate teaching assistantship.
Freelance Sound Designer and Composer at Self-employed
January 1, 2009 - PresentFreelance sound design, editing, foley, fx, mixing and composition for film, TV and art installations.
Principal Sound Designer at Phenom Films (DAU Project)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020Creative lead for a large sound team on the Dau project, comprising 13 feature films and 3 series.
Founder / Sound Designer & Composer at Smith & Johnson Sound
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013Set up a company with fellow composer Chuck Johnson to provide sound design and composition for film and television.
Assistant to Don Buchla at Buchla and Associates
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013Assistant to legendary synthesiser builder/designer, building, prototyping and assembling modular systems.
Freelance Sound Designer and Composer at Freelance
January 1, 2009 - PresentWorking on film, TV and art installation projects.
Principal Sound Designer at Phenomen Films (DAU Project) — London
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020Principal sound designer on the Dau project consisting of 13 feature films and 3 series. I worked as the creative lead for a large sound team.
Sound Designer / Co-founder at Smith & Johnson Sound
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013Set up a company with fellow composer Chuck Johnson and provided sound design and composition for film and television.
Education
B.A. at Middlesex University, UK
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005M.A. at National Film and Television School, UK
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007M.F.A. at Mills College, Oakland, California
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009B.A. at Middlesex University, UK
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005M.A. at National Film and Television School, UK
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007M.F.A. at Mills College, Oakland, California
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009B.A. at Middlesex University, UK
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005M.A. at National Film and Television School, UK
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007M.F.A. at Mills College, Oakland, California
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009B.A. at Middlesex University, UK
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005M.A. at National Film and Television School, UK
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007M.F.A. at Mills College, Oakland, California
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009B.A. at Middlesex University, UK
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005M.A. at National Film and Television School, UK
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007M.F.A. at Mills College, Oakland, California
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009B.A. at Middlesex University, UK
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005M.A. at National Film and Television School, UK
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007M.F.A. at Mills College, Oakland, California
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009B.A. at Middlesex University, UK
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005M.A. at National Film and Television School, UK
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007M.F.A. at Mills College, Oakland, California
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009BA Sonic Arts at Middlesex University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005MA Sound Post Production at National Film and Television School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007MFA Music at Mills College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009BA Sonic Arts at Middlesex University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005MA Sound Post Production at National Film and Television School
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007MFA Music at Mills College
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Hire a Sound Designer
We have the best sound designer experts on Twine. Hire a sound designer in London today.