Matt Heritage

Sound Designer & Audio Implementer

Spokane, WA | matt.the.composer@gmail.com mattheritage.com | linkedin.com/in/mattheritage

Summary

Technical sound designer and audio educator with a focus on immersive systems and middleware integration. Expertise in building interactive audio programs from the ground up and implementing dynamic soundscapes in Unity and Unreal Engine. Proven track record of mastering complex tools to solve creative and technical challenges in game development.

Technical Skills

Middleware: Wwise (Certified), FMOD

Game Engines: Unity 6, Unreal Engine 5

DAWs & Audio Tools: Reaper, Pro Tools, Logic Pro

Core Competencies: Technical Sound Design, Systems Architecture, Interactive Music, Spatial Audio, Curriculum Design

Relevant Experience

Innovation High School | Game Audio & Music Educator Spokane, WA | 2021 – Present

Designed and led a performance-based music and game audio program focused on popular music and technical implementation.Developed a project-based curriculum moving away from traditional instruction to hands-on systems design in Unity and Unreal Engine.Mentored students in the technical nuances of game audio loops, trigger logic, and spatialized sound.Managed student performances and live audio for events like the Spokane County Fair.

Game Audio Development & Personal Projects 2023 – Present

Participated in multiple Game Jams, delivering high-quality SFX and music under tight development deadlines.Created comprehensive sound redesigns for AAA titles (Borderlands 3, Batman: Arkham Knight) to demonstrate mastery of implementation and asset creation.

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits | Account Manager 2014 – 2021

Managed brand performance and client relationships for a multi-billion dollar spirits distributor.Developed strong communication and project management skills later applied to collaborative development environments.

Education

Western Governors University Master of Arts in Secondary English Education

Washington State University Bachelor of Arts in Humanities

Extensive studies in Music Composition and Performance.

Eastern Washington University Additional Studies in Music Composition and Sound Design

Awards & Certifications

Nominee: Grammy Music Educator Award (2025 & 2026)

Certification: Wwise Fundamentals