
Nick von Kaenel
Audio Director
Purveyor of ReaScripts
About
I currently work at Epic Games as an Audio Director for Fortnite: Battle Royale.
Previously, I worked at Respawn Entertainment as an Audio Director for Jedi: Survivor.
My career began as a composer and sound designer, but I eventually developed a passion for other aspects of game audio, including dialogue, technology, and building a collaborative team environment.
In my spare time, I develop REAPER scripts at nvk.tools, aiming to improve game audio workflows for myself and others. I am committed to advancing the craft of sound design and sharing knowledge across the industry.
Experience
Sep 2025 - Present
Audio Director · Epic Games
Jul 2017 - Sep 2025
May 2012 - Jul 2017
Dec 2010 - Jan 2012
Sep 2007 - Jun 2010
Lead Sound Tech · UC Santa Cruz
Insights
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor | Q&A With the Audio Team - Audiokinetic Blog (2024)
- The Audio of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor — Wwise Tour Hilversum (2023)
- Deep Dive Into The Thrilling Sound of ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ — A Sound Effect (2023)
- Shaping the satisfying sound of ‘Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’ — A Sound Effect (2020)
- Free / Paid Plug-ins for Sound Design
Contact
You can reach me at [my name with no spaces] @ gmail dot com