Justin Shin (he/him) is a California-based composer, arranger, orchestrator, and vocalist for games, film, and media. His music can be heard in award-winning games, recognized at festivals such as the Independent Game Festival, IndieCade, BAFTAs and more.

A reflection of his eclectic tastes, Justin’s works traverse multiple musical aesthetics and genres, spanning from groovy, jazz-funk tunes to anxiety-inducing, ambient soundscapes to sentimental orchestral themes. He draws inspiration from timeless Japanese composers such as Yoko Shimomura, Joe Hisaishi, Yasunori Nishiki, and Shoji Meguro.

Justin’s work includes the soundtracks for The Wind and The Wisp (BAFTA Student Awards finalist), Free Will (BAFTA Student Awards Winner, Tokyo Indie Games Summit), Cards of Heart (IGF Honorable Mention), (val)iant (Games for Change Awards winner, IndieCade nominee), and more. His music has been recorded at major recording studios such as AIR Studios and Eiffel Art Studio with the Budapest Art Orchestra. Justin also works in the music department, supporting composers such as Austin Wintory (Journey, The Pathless, Sword of the Sea) and Christopher Lennertz (The Boys, 72 Hours).

Justin graduated from the Berklee College of Music with a Master of Music in Scoring for Film, Television, and Video Games. In his free time, Justin plays JRPGs, tries on too many bucket hats, turns cardboard sideways, and explores new cafes.