What I'm about?

My story

Alec Bathman is a Melbourne-based Sound Designer at Playside Studios.

He began his audio career creating immersive soundscapes for museums before trading physical exhibits for virtual worlds.

His credits include Shattered, winner of the 2025 ADGA’s for Excellence in Extended Reality, and the recently released MOUSE: P.I. For Hire.

Alec specialises in creative design, responsive sound systems, and making virtual worlds sound as good as they look.

What I do now

Today I'm a Sound Designer 2 at Playside Studios

Experience

Sound designer 2 at Playside Studios

Current

Sound Designer at BigAnt Studios

2023 - 2024

Sound Designer at Arcade Oven

2023 - 2023

Freelance at A/B Sounds

2019 - 2023

What I Do Best

Gameplay Sound Design
Creating satisfying, responsive sound effects that reinforce player actions and game feel.
Interactive Audio Implementation
Building and integrating dynamic audio systems using Wwise, FMOD, Unity, and Unreal Engine.
Environmental & Ambient Audio
Crafting immersive soundscapes that enhance atmosphere, exploration, and storytelling.
Creative Problem Solving
Developing innovative audio solutions through experimentation, technical workflows, and close collaboration with development teams.

Skills