Daniel Ramirez

Sound Designer

Sound Designer specializing in interactive audio implementation, sound synthesis, and audio pipeline development for mobile applications and live performances. Experienced in working with industry-leading professionals and managing complex audio workflows.

Technical Proficiency

Audio Software & Hardware

Recording

Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Cubase/Nuendo, Ableton Live, REAPER

Synthesis

Eurorack/Buchla/MOTM systems, Supercollider

Implementation

Wwise, FMOD

Game Engines

Unreal Engine 5, Unity

Development Tools

Audio Scripting and Automation

Python, Lua

Node-based Audio Systems

Max/MSP, Pure Data, Metasounds

Server-side

Jira, Docker, Arch Linux

Professional Experience

Sound Designer | LUFS Audio

July 2024–Present

Clients include Hinge Health and xAI

Sound Designer (Contract) | Hinge Health

San Francisco, CA | May 2022–July 2024

Designed interaction sounds for mobile apps serving 70k+ daily users
Built scalable Wwise workflows and audio pipelines
Implemented audio assets using Unity and React Native
Developed automated workflows for sound library management
Maintained direct communication and managed tasks through Jira

A1/A2 Audio Tech | Sunnyvale Theater

Sunnyvale, CA | January 2022–May 2022

Conducted real-time mixing and soundchecks for live musical performances
Managed QLab integration for live audio playback
Planned and executed audio setups, managing signal paths
Coordinated with clients to ensure seamless technical delivery

Sales Associate & Customer Service Rep | Perfect Circuit Audio

Burbank, CA | June 2020–January 2021

Provided support and guidance for customers on music technology products
Stayed current with industry developments during COVID-19 pandemic

Studio Operations Intern | Sacred Tiger Music Publishing

Santa Monica, CA | 2018

Assisted composer Henry Jackman in audio production
Managed synthesizer setup and sound asset organization
Developed skills in sound synthesis, Foley, and surround mixing

Studio Operations Intern | Remote Control Productions

Santa Monica, CA | 2018

Supported Hans Zimmer's music composition team
Worked alongside industry experts Alan Meyerson, Benjamin Wallfisch, and Ramin Djawadi
Organized and managed sound libraries maintaining audio asset quality

Education

NYU Steinhardt

B.M. Music Theory and Composition for Film and Multimedia

New York, New York | 2015–2019

IRCAM

Sound Spatialization and Synthesis

Paris, France | 2017

Specialized in Max/MSP and IRCAM tools

L'École Normale de Musique de Paris

Composition and Orchestration

Paris, France | 2017

Private instruction under Michel Merlet, student of Olivier Messiaen

Certifications

Audiokinetic Wwise

Wwise-101 Fundamentals
Wwise-201 Interactive Music

School of Video Game Audio

Unreal Engine 5

Technical Projects

Custom Eurorack module and mixer design/construction

Python-based audio tools development

Docker-based application management

Gitea/Forgejo, Nextcloud, Ollama

Audio pipeline automation scripts

Contact

daniel@danialrami.com