James is a UK-based sound designer with over 15 years of experience creating bold, immersive audio for narrative storytelling across podcasts, radio, and film.
Since 2011, his work has brought together sound design, editorial, and mix to build distinctive sonic worlds that serve story first. His recent work has focused primarily on narrative podcasting, with credits including projects for BBC Radio 4, Wondery, BBC, ITV, and a range of ambitious independent productions, including the expansive film and multimedia project DAU.
Known for his collaborative approach and strong instinct for tone, James specialises in shaping soundscapes that deepen narrative impact - whether through bold musical choices, richly textured environments, or finely judged sonic detail. He adapts his approach to whatever a story demands, from heightened and fast-paced to understated and emotionally precise, always aiming to sharpen the emotional and sensory experience of the story.
Originally from a music background, James was a core member of a genre-blurring improvisational group whose work was released through Ninja Tune. He continues to bring that instinct for rhythm, texture, and mood into his sound design, with a particular affinity for unusual, offbeat, and creatively ambitious storytelling.
