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Anastasiya P.

Lake in the Hills, Illinois

$70/hr
5.0
65 jobs

Welcome! I’m an award-winning Sound Designer passionate about crafting immersive auditory experiences that captivate and inspire. My work - honored with Muse, Telly, and Davey Awards - brings global brands to life through high-quality sound design and modern audio workflows. I specialize in creating unique soundscapes for games, commercials, explainer videos, and digital media, with expertise in Wwise for dynamic game audio integration and FMOD for indie projects. From realistic ambiences to sci-fi sound effects, foley, and polished mixes, I deliver meticulous detail and creativity. In addition to sound design, I contribute to AI and multimodal projects as a video annotation specialist and reviewer-level trainer, working on audio-visual data evaluation and model training support. My role focuses on data quality, annotation accuracy, and multimodal analysis. 🌟 What I Offer: ✔️ Sound Design: Custom SFX, ambiences, UI sounds, weapon effects ✔️ Game Audio Integration: Wwise hierarchies, SoundBanks for Unity/Unreal, FMOD implementation ✔️ AI Data & Annotation Support: Multimodal evaluation, conversational AI training assistance ✔️ Foley Recording ✔️ Audio Editing & Restoration ✔️ Mixing & Mastering 🛠️ Tools: • DAWs: Nuendo, Cubase, Adobe Audition, iZotope RX • Game Audio: Wwise, FMOD • AI Tools: Auphonic, Eleven Labs, Anthropic • Professional studio & hardware setup 🌍 Why Work With Me? With experience across games, theatre, film, TV, and global brands, I combine creative storytelling with technical precision. Whether you need an immersive game soundscape or high-quality audio post-production for branded content, I focus on delivering clarity, impact, and reliability. Let’s elevate your project with sound that resonates.

  • Sound Design
  • Ambient Sound Design
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Effects
  • Audio Production
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Sound Mixing
  • Audio Post Production
  • Audio Restoration
  • iZotope RX
  • Sound Synthesis
  • Nuendo
  • Dialogue Editing
  • FMOD
  • Game Audio
Matt C.

Gulf Shores, Alabama

$45/hr
5.0
36 jobs

Sound Design I Audio Mixing I Audio Post Production I Theatrical Re Recording I Podcast Mixing I Podcast Editing I Documentary Mixing I Audiobook ACX I Social Media Mixing I Dialogue Editing & Cleanup I Voice Over Editing I Custom Sound Effects I Foley SFX I Background Noise I Pro Tools Audio is a storytelling tool! With extensive experience and award-winning work to my name, my job is to enhance the story directly or indirectly and create the illusion of depth, space and a sense of motion with creative sound design and mix. I love creating an expressive and aesthetically pleasing immersive soundscape experience by taking the soundtrack to a whole new level. Clients have trusted me to mix award winning work and I approach every project, big or small, with the same attention to detail. My goal is simple; make your audio sound its absolute best so that your audience stays tuned in. Let me help bring your vision to audiences on any screen!

  • Sound Design
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Effects
  • Audio Mastering
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Sound Mixing
  • Audio Recording
  • Audio Post Production
  • Dialogue Editing
  • Podcast Editing
  • Film & Video Dialogue
  • Documentary
Olga S.

New York City, New York

$50/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I am Olga S. Popova, also known as Olga Bodé Schumacher, an award-winning composer, songwriter, sound designer, content creator, and pianist based in New York and LA, with a global career spanning film, theatre, animation, and immersive media. My original music has been featured in productions recognized by Cannes, the USA Film Festival, and Shanghai’s Golden Dragon Awards, with coverage from NBC4, Fox40, and The Industry Times. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with Emmy-nominated creatives, Cannes-winning directors, and Billboard-charting artists, delivering music for film, animation, advertising, and theatrical productions. My recent projects include scoring and staging an original musical, Wayne's Gun, which was staged Off-Broadway and has received 5 Major Awards at the New York Theatre Festival. I also scored the award-winning animated series Ginji, the short film I Want to Go There (recorded with the Russian National Symphonic Orchestra), and a collaboration with Nicorette x Spotify. I also contributed music to a Disney documentary about Dr. Jane Goodall under the mentorship of Emmy-nominated composer Ruth Mendelson. I am also the founder of the Excelsior Symphonic Orchestra, a platform dedicated to original music and innovative performances. My compositions have been performed at renowned venues including Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, Crocus City Hall, and Vienna’s Hofburg Palace, reaching live audiences of over 10,000. I thrive in collaborative environments and love working with filmmakers, artists, brands, and creators who are looking for a distinctive sound. If you are searching for music that is emotionally powerful, technically refined, and tailored to your vision, I would love to bring your project to life! Let's get to work!

  • Audio & Music Software
  • Audio Editing
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Music Production
  • Performing Arts
  • Music
  • Music & Art Performance
  • Piano
  • Music Lesson
  • Music Composition
  • Songwriting
  • Vocal Coaching
  • Audio Transcription
  • Music Arrangement
  • Orchestration
Jana C.

Portland, Oregon

$50/hr
5.0
15 jobs

I am an experienced composer for Film, Video Games and various media (such as television, podcasts and advertising). I hold a degree in Music Composition for Film, TV and Games from Berklee College of Music and have a background in music supervision and experience in Sound Design. My compositions blend diverse styles, ranging from epic orchestral scores to minimalist ambience, incorporating both organic instrumentation and electronic production. With a passion for film scores and electronic music, I bring a distinctive, multifaceted perspective to each project. I thrive on crafting innovative, tailor-made compositions that elevate the storytelling and vision of every piece I work on. -Music Composition + Audio Production experitse -Proficient in Avid Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Reason, Dorico -Avid Certified Pro Tools Specialist -Great communicator and extremely versatile-let me know what kind of you music you need for your next project -Berklee College of Music BA in Music Composition for Film, TV and Games, Summa Cum Laude

  • Music & Sound Design
  • Music
  • Music Production
  • Music Composition
  • Music Supervision
  • Music Placement
  • Avid Pro Tools
  • Logic Pro
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Finale
  • Orchestration
  • Electronic Music
  • Music Licensing
  • Music & Art Performance
Javier C.

San Jacinto, California

$25/hr
5.0
10 jobs

Hi, I’m Javier Campo — 🎵 UI & App Sound Designer | UX-Focused Audio I create clear, engaging sound effects for apps and interactive products — for feedback cues, notifications, and positive user moments. 🎧 What I do: 🎛️🔹 Craft interactive sounds from scratch using Audacity 🔔 Design subtle variations for repeated cues (clicks/toggles) so they never feel repetitive ✨ Layer textures and effects to give each sound personality, clarity, and impact 🌟 Ensure audio complements your app’s visual and interactive design 🧩 Experience & Practice Highlights 🎯 macOS & iOS app single Upwork client mobile app sound design delivery, and sound pack design practice 🎨 Children’s audiobook project — refined timing, clarity, and emotional tone 🔊 Foundational audio beats & interactive/game-style sound practice 💡 How I work: • Deliver high-quality, memorable audio tailored to your product • Balance creativity, UX awareness, and professional polish • Comfortable with short-term, one-time, or demo-focused projects • Happy to start with paid test cues before full-scale work Let’s collaborate to make your app sound as great as it looks!

  • Sound Design
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Effects
  • Audio Production
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Custom Sound Effects
  • Audio Post Production
  • Game Audio
  • Foley Effects
  • AI-Generated Audio
  • AI Text-to-Speech
  • Audiobook Narration
  • Beat Sound Effects
  • Mash-Up
  • Audacity
William D.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

$40/hr
5.0
48 jobs

Composer whose music has been heard by millions through projects with Element Animation and the global livestream Minecraft Live. My extensive knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of music production and sound design allow me to be exceptionally versatile in creating captivating soundscapes. Dedicated to maintaining the utmost professionalism, I consistently strive to surpass client expectations by going above and beyond. I take great pride in my personable yet professional approach and possess exceptional communication skills that ensure a seamless collaboration. I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to collaborate with you and bring your creative vision to life through the power of music. Let's embark on this artistic journey together!

  • Ambient Sound Design
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Production
  • Logic Pro
  • Music Production
  • Video Game Music
  • Background Music
  • Podcast
  • Music Arrangement
  • Game Audio
  • Orchestration
  • Podcast Editing
  • Sound Art

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