About
Joseph Downes-Berry
Sound Designer, Composer, and Web Developer specializing in interactive media.
Background
I'm a multidisciplinary designer based in Los Angeles creating diverse projects at the intersection of sound, design and code.
I've spent years composing for games, engineering adaptive audio systems, designing interfaces, and writing the software to run them. Establishing that skill set came from working within production environments where creative and technical had to communicate, and I ensured it was seamless.
I've managed projects, coordinated teams, and seen work through from concept to ship. Currently, I'm freelancing helping clients think it through, design, build, and see it through to completion.
Experience
Freelance Composer / Sound Designer
Self-employed
2025 - Present
Composer / Sound Designer
Nyft Studios / Nifty Island
2021 - 2025
Freelance Programmer / Video-Editor
Self-employed
2020 - 2021
Education
B.A. Liberal Arts
Music & History
UMass Lowell