Lucas Nikkanen
New York,NY
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Composer and Sound Designer
Self-Employed
New York, NY
03.2023 - Current
- Created, mixed, and mastered music and sound design for numerous branded films, ad campaigns, and podcasts.
- Worked with high-profile clients including Perrier Jouët, O'Neill, Sony Alpha, Esquire, and Shell on projects that have amassed millions of views.
- Maintained sync across video and audio using timecode workflows.
- Responded to critical client feedback and provided revisions to meet tight deadlines.
Branded and Original Content Production Lead
Spokenlayer
New York, NY
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed Spokenlayer's audio department, overseeing all aspects of production for branded podcasts and ad campaigns.
- Recorded voice talent, mixed and mastered audio, created sound design, and composed music for high profile projects.
- Delegated tasks and maintained clear, organized file structures and timelines to increase efficiency across the production team.
- Created guidelines of best practices to maintain a high standard of audio quality.
Audio Engineer and Sound Designer
Freelance
New York, NY
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Provided audio mixing and sound design for podcasts and multimedia projects.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and delivered customized sound solutions.
- Implemented innovative sound design techniques to create cutting-edge audio experiences.
- Mixed and mastered all audio using state-of-the-art software.
Timeline
Composer and Sound Designer
Self-Employed
03.2023 - Current
Branded and Original Content Production Lead
Spokenlayer
05.2021 - 02.2023
Audio Engineer and Sound Designer
Freelance
09.2018 - 05.2021