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William Donnelly

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I'm William Donnelly, an innovative sound designer and composer for film, games, podcasts, animation and radio.

About

I’m William Donnelly, an innovative sound designer and composer for film, games, podcasts, animation and radio. My work spans acclaimed instrumental albums, cinematic scores for films and documentaries, and immersive sound design for games.

I design and share sound kits used by thousands of composers and game developers worldwide, and I love collaborating with voice actors, editors and developers to craft sonic identities and immersive audio experiences.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 7 roles

Radio Ad Creator · Belfast 89FMAug 2024 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

Creating industry professional radio adverts; working with voice actors, mixing/editing vocals; creating and integrating instrumental and sound effects; mastering adverts to meet radio ad requirements.

Music Workshop Conductor & Charity Volunteer · Music Brothers - Scotland's Biggest Music LibraryJan 2022 – Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Providing and managing a range of workshop sessions from music composition and sound design to instrument creation; handling new technical instrument donations to libraries; testing instruments and full functionality testing of each instrument; managing online library login for instrument checkout.

Sound Designer · FreelanceJul 2018 – Nov 2025 · 7 yrs 5 mos

Scored and provided sound design for over 15 films spanning different genres; worked with various established companies; won a LUMI award at Belfast Film Festival; developed popular sound kits now used by thousands of composers and game developers.

Passenger Service Agent · Belfast International AirportSep 2015 – Sep 2015 · 1 mo
Sound Design Internship · Hammer StudiosSep 2014 – Sep 2014 · 1 mo
Sound Designer - Internship · Hammer StudioSep 2014 – Sep 2014 · 1 mo
IT & Sound Internship · Guildhall PressJun 2014 – Jun 2014 · 1 mo

Education· 6

MSc Sound Design & AV Practice · University of Glasgow2019 – 2021
BSc (Hons) Information Technologies · Ulster University2014 – 2018
BSc (Hons) Business Administration (Study USA Scholarship 1 Year Placement) · Belhaven University2016 – 2017
MSc Sound Design & AV Practice · University of Glasgow2019 – 2021

Certifications and awards

LUMI Award - Belfast Film Festival2030 – 2025
BAFTA Qualifying Festival Entry (Film Scoring)2030 – 2025

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