Immersive Sound Design for Games
Crafting Captivating Audio for All Your Sound Needs.
Crafting Captivating Audio for All Your Sound Needs.
With over 22 years of experience in the audio industry, I offer a comprehensive skill set as a Lead Sound Designer. My career has spanned post-production, video game development, and immersive audio design, where I’ve consistently delivered high-impact soundscapes that elevate storytelling and engage audiences on every level. I specialize in voice-over production, foley recording, sound editing, and full-spectrum post-production, combining technical precision with creative vision. Whether crafting cinematic environments or fine-tuning character dialogue, I bring a polished, professional touch to every project, making sound not just heard, but felt.
MISSION STATEMENT
Release Date: January 23rd, 2013
Release Date: January 23rd, 2013
Release Date: November 13, 2012
Audio Director, Sound Design
Marco Bustos
Profile
Experienced manager and lead sound designer with a passion for sound design seeking a challenging role in a dynamic and creative environment. Possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality sound designs for various projects.
Experience
Sr. sound designer, Riot Games 2023-current - League of Legends
Manager of sound design, Riot Games 2021-2023 - League Personalization content
Led a team of sound designers in creating and implementing sound designs for a wide range of projects, including Skins, Huds, Skin Events and Outsourcing.
Developed and maintained sound design standards and best practices for the team to ensure consistency and quality.
Collaborated with producers, directors, and other team members to understand project requirements and deliver sound designs that meet or exceed expectations.-Managed project timelines and budgets to ensure on-time delivery and cost-effectiveness.
Stayed current on industry trends and technologies to continuously improve sound design processes and techniques.
Manager 2020-2021
Interm Audio Director/Sr. Sound designer 2018-2020
Created and implemented sound designs for various product, including meatgame, personalized content, VO design, champion cards, etc..
Worked closely with team members to understand project requirements and deliver sound designs that meet discipline expectations in craft from me and the vendors we work with.
Managed composers and sound design vendors to create original music and sound effects for playmats, pets and other parts of the game.
Edited and mixed audio tracks to achieve the desired sound quality and balance.
Provided technical support and troubleshooting for sound design in unity and Wwise.
Lead Sound designer 2015-2018
R&D Undisclosed title
League Champion Sound designer 2011-2015
Created original sound effects for champions; Hecarim, Zyra, Thresh, Yasuo. Just to name a few.
Re-recording Mixer/ADR recording Engineer 2002 - 2011
Mixed varies segment for TV and Anime. Recordist for VO commercials, promos, and ADR Recording Engineer for film and Anime programs.
Education
Los Angeles Recording workshop, CA - Certification of Audio Engineering.
Skills
Proficient in Audio editing software such as Pro Tools, Reaper, Steinberg, and Adobe Audition. Strong understanding of implementation, game audio systems, audio editing, mixing, and mastering techniques, recording, editing and designing VO. Great communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead and motivate a team of sound designers. Detail-oriented and highly organized. Creative problem-solving skills.
I grew up in Burbank, California, surrounded by a vibrant creative community that inspired my passion for storytelling through sound. I’m a proud father of three amazing daughters, and my family is at the heart of everything I do.
In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors, whether it’s camping, traveling to new places, or spending time with my dog. These experiences recharge me and bring fresh inspiration to my work. Balancing my career with my love for nature and family helps me stay grounded and brings a genuine, heartfelt approach to every project I take on.
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