Story-driven sound design that keeps your projects on schedule!
Story-driven sound design that keeps your projects on schedule!
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Cool Stuff I'm Working On
Cool Stuff I'm Working On
^Trailer coming soon!^
Cool Stuff I've Finished
Cool Stuff I've Finished
........Billy Bumbum: A Cheeky Puzzler
..........🎉Now on Steam & Switch🎉
Other Cool Stuff
Other Cool Stuff
^Trailer coming soon!^
A Bit About Me
A Bit About Me
Of all of the websites, on all of the browsers, on all of the internet, you clicked on mine… Thanks!
I help indie teams tell their stories without the last-minute chaos by creating expressive, high-quality sound that just works. I care about making the audio process smooth, collaborative, and reliable so developers can stay focused on their game instead of spending all of their time fixing problems.
My approach is simple: strong communication paired with detailed, story-driven sound design. I love crafting soundscapes that pull players into the world and make them feel something while keeping everything clean, organized, and delivered on time.
What are my favorite kinds of games to play you ask? I love anything with a good story! (Shocking I know!) I love all kinds of games from the Mass Effect series (yes Andromeda included!) and Assassin's Creed (yes all of them!) all the way to What Remains of Edith Finch and Firewatch! Give me a good story and I'm a happy gal!
What are we doing still hanging around here? We have stories to build! Let's go!
Testimonials
Testimonials
Ariel has been a fantastic collaborator as the sound designer for our game, Echoes of the Plum Grove. She was extremely hard-working, meeting the deadlines we set, and ensured all her work was done to the highest quality. She was always amenable to feedback and extremely flexible. We cannot recommend her enough as a sound designer, she goes above and beyond, is extremely professional and a lovely person to work with.
-Sarah Schaeffer, Creative Director
While it was originally assumed I would be her supervisor, it quickly became clear that was unnecessary. Ariel’s attention to detail and self-directed follow through was very impressive. She immediately handled her own communications with the client, maintained her documentation, and put everything together herself in FMOD with great attention to detail. Ariel is a great sound designer and an even better person to work along side.
-Catton Arthur, Senior Composer/Senior Sound Designer
I highly endorse Ariel Merritt as a talented sound designer. Her exceptional communication skills make collaboration seamless, and she handles feedback with professionalism and grace. Ariel worked closely with our music composer to expertly mix the game’s audio, consistently delivering high-quality results on time. Her commitment to excellence and her ability to work within a team make her an invaluable asset to any project.
-Jonathan Barbosa Dijkstra, Creative Director
Ariel worked on several projects for us and did an amazing job delivering sound effects that exceeded expectations. She has a talent for translating concepts to a refined finished product while making fantastic suggestions we hadn't previously considered. Our trailers and games are better because of her work - if you have the opportunity to work with Ariel, do not hesitate!
-Paul Kardos, Creative Director
Ariel's blend of musical training, classic style foley work, and new-age digital sound design draws out emotion in even the smallest audio snippets.
-Andrew Dinspechin, Creative Director
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