Brian Mc Namara
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Dynamic and innovative artist with expertise in creative design, sound installations, and music composition. Proficient in project planning and community building, leveraging skills in Ableton and Max for Live to deliver exceptional audio experiences. Committed to advancing a career in the creative industry by utilising a strong foundation in technical skills and artistic vision.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Artist & Composer
Self-Employed
London
2021.01 - Current
- Design, build, and implement creative artwork across sculpture and installation formats.
- Collaborate with directors, producers, and creatives on sound design and composition work for film, documentary and audio visual projects.
- Design soundscapes for sound installations and interactive media projects.
Sound Designer
The Guardian
London
2025.10 - Current
- Work as sound designer on the award winning Today in Focus Podcast.
- Liaise with production team to produce high quality, immersive audio experiences for the listener.
- Improved storytelling narratives with tailored soundtracks and ambient compositions.
Sound Designer & Engineer
Perspective Pictures
London
2024.01 - 2025.12
- Produced high-quality sound design, foley and recording work for various projects within film, advertising and content creation.
- Collaborated with post-production team on sonic branding, sound design, mixing, editing, and composition, contributing to cohesive audio-visual narratives.
- Mastered final mixes to deliver polished, professional-grade audio tracks.
- Worked with the film making team on set through live recording.
- Contributed sonic ideas to creative team for pitch decks, supporting project pitches with innovative sound concepts.
Education
Certificate - Music Production for Games
Griffith College Dublin
Dublin 2022.09 - 2023.06
M.Phil - Music and Media Technologies
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin 2017.09 - 2018.11
B.A. - Economics, Politics & Law
Dublin City University
Dublin 2009.09 - 2013.06
Skills
- Sound Design
- Ableton
- Pro Tools
- Music Composition
- Project Planning
- Creative Design
- Community building
Accomplishments
- Recipient of Music Bursary from Arts Council of Ireland 2021
- Recipient of Agility Award from Arts Council of Ireland 2022
- Various arists residencies completed around Ireland at Áras Éanna Inis Oírr, Cill Rialaig Arts Centre, Drop Everything and more.
- Composition work screened at various film festivals around the world such as London Film Festival, Galway Film Fleadh, Dublin Film Festival and more.
Languages
Irish
Upper intermediate
English
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sound Designer
The Guardian
2025.10 - Current
Sound Designer & Engineer
Perspective Pictures
2024.01 - 2025.12
Certificate - Music Production for Games
Griffith College Dublin
2022.09 - 2023.06
Artist & Composer
Self-Employed
2021.01 - Current
M.Phil - Music and Media Technologies
Trinity College Dublin
2017.09 - 2018.11
B.A. - Economics, Politics & Law
Dublin City University
2009.09 - 2013.06