- Composer
- Music Composer
- Sound Designer
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Ziyi Gao
- Boston, United States
- 1 project
Hi, I'm Ziyi Gao, a passionate composer and sound designer specializing in film and interactive media scoring.
About
Hi, I’m Ziyi Gao, a passionate composer and sound designer specializing in film and interactive media scoring. I have a strong foundation in orchestration, game audio implementation, and cross-cultural musical storytelling. My commitment is to create emotionally resonant and technically polished audio experiences that truly connect with audiences.
I enjoy collaborating with game designers and filmmakers to ensure every auditory element enhances the storytelling. Whether it’s composing original tracks or designing immersive sound effects, I thrive on bringing projects to life through music and sound.
- Joined July 2025
Languages
- ChineseFluent
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Gaming
- Non-Profit Organization
Projects · 1
Work experience· 4 roles
Composer for UNICEF Short Film Campaign · UNICEFMar 2025 – Mar 2025 · 1 mo
Scored a UNICEF short film advocating for the protection of girls and women from sexual violence in Sudan. Delivered final mixes within one week for distribution across international platforms such as Instagram and YouTube.
Composer and Sound Designer · Ambrus Studio, Shanghai, ChinaJun 2023 – Aug 2023 · 3 mos
Composed 3 original tracks and 40+ sound effects for Final Salvation, a mobile MOBA that achieved over 500k downloads on Google Play. Recorded and designed sound effects for game characters, skills, environments, creatures, etc. Collaborated closely with game designers to ensure audio cues and feedback were in sync with gameplay.
Composer and Sound Designer · USC Game Collaboration ProjectFeb 2023 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos
Contributed as Composer, Sound Designer, and Audio Director on multiple game projects including Space Shark, Dream, Hakko Lake, Bickering Brewery, and Lucidmare. Participated in weekly feedback sessions to ensure audio elements aligned with the games' vision. Integrated audio assets into Unity using FMOD and Wwise.
Intern - Recording engineer · Morning Studio, Shanghai, ChinaJul 2020 – Oct 2020 · 4 mos
Education
Bachelor of Music · Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA2021 – 2025
Certifications and awards
Berklee World Tour Scholarship2021 – 2025
2024 Recognition of Academic and Musical Excellence in Screen Scoring Award2024
Fall 2024 Women in Game Audio Award2024
Inaugural Orchestral Tools Excellence in Scoring Technology Award2024
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