Music and sound have been my passion since I was 14. I started producing music in 2005, which naturally evolved into a career in sound design. I’ve spent years in professional studios, shaping sound for brands and productions, and I continue to explore new tools and techniques to push creative boundaries. Since 2010 I’ve worked in professional sound environments, contributing to projects for Nike, Adidas, Albert Heijn, KPN, Booking.com, Philips and Lidl, among others. I also work as a drone pilot and content creator for real estate and corporate videos, and I’m expanding into AI data annotation to further the capabilities of audio-visual projects.

Wessel-Jan van Zijderveld

Music and sound have been my passion since I was 14. I started producing music in 2005, which naturally evolved into a career in sound design. I’ve spent years in professional studios, shaping sound for brands and productions, and I continue to explore new tools and techniques to push creative boundaries. Since 2010 I’ve worked in professional sound environments, contributing to projects for Nike, Adidas, Albert Heijn, KPN, Booking.com, Philips and Lidl, among others. I also work as a drone pilot and content creator for real estate and corporate videos, and I’m expanding into AI data annotation to further the capabilities of audio-visual projects.

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Music and sound have been my passion since I was 14. I started producing music in 2005, which naturally evolved into a career in sound design. I’ve spent years in professional studios, shaping sound for brands and productions, and I continue to explore new tools and techniques to push creative boundaries.

Since 2010 I’ve worked in professional sound environments, contributing to projects for Nike, Adidas, Albert Heijn, KPN, Booking.com, Philips and Lidl, among others. I also work as a drone pilot and content creator for real estate and corporate videos, and I’m expanding into AI data annotation to further the capabilities of audio-visual projects.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Sound Designer, Audio Engineer, Music Producer, Foley Artist, Podcast editing, VO recording & editing, and music production for commercials and media projects
January 1, 2021 - September 28, 2025
From 2010 to 2021, I served as Senior Sound Designer, Audio Engineer, Music Producer, Foley Artist, and producer/editor for podcasts, delivering voice-over recording, mixing, ADR, Foley and music production for commercials and media projects. I collaborated with major brands such as Nike, Booking.com, Adidas and Instagram, consistently delivering polished and impactful audio experiences. I am proficient in Pro Tools, Logic, and Ableton, with a strong creative judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and remotely to meet deadlines. I have also integrated AI-driven tools to enhance music and voice-over production and push the boundaries of audio storytelling.
Drone Pilot & Content Creator at Cinematic Views
December 31, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Producing drone videos/photos for real estate and company movies; responsible for planning flights, composition, and post-production to create compelling promotional content.
Senior Sound Designer, Audio Engineer, Music Producer, Partner – Ambassadors at Ambassadors
January 1, 2023 - Present
As a partner, manage sound design, VO, and music production for commercials and media projects, overseeing audio production pipelines and client collaborations.
Senior Sound Designer, Audio Engineer, Foley Artist, Voice Over & Music Producer at Self-employed / Freelance (Various Clients)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Senior sound designer and audio producer for commercials; collaborates with clients daily to achieve the best sounding result. Also drone piloting and content creation for real estate and corporate videos.
Drone Pilot & Content Creator at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Producing drone videos/photos for real estate and company films.
Audio Annotation for AI at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produce clear, time-stamped audio labels with a consistent taxonomy, conduct focused QA passes, and write descriptive feedback aimed at improving model quality. Promoted to reviewer within a month.
Video Annotation for AI at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produce clear, time-stamped audio and video annotations, including transcription, emotion labeling, speaker diarization and non-speech tagging. Conduct focused QA reviews to ensure tight timestamp alignment. Promoted to reviewer within a month.

Education

Bachelor degree in Small Business & Retail Management at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Havo diploma (Economie & Maatschappij) at Westland College
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Music Production at London School of Sound
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Drone Certificate A1, A2, A3 at Drone Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Music Production at London School of Sound
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Bachelor degree at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Havo diploma (Economie & Maatschappij) at Westland College
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Music Production at London School of Sound
January 11, 2030 - February 19, 2026
Bachelor degree in Small Business & Retail Management at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
January 11, 2030 - February 19, 2026
Havo diploma (Economie & Maatschappij) at Westland College
January 11, 2030 - February 19, 2026
Drone Certificate A1, A2, A3 at Drone Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 19, 2026

Qualifications

Drone Certificate A1, A2, A3
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Drone Certificate A1, A2, A3
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Drone Certificate A1, A2, A3
January 11, 2030 - February 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Real Estate & Construction, Other