Joe Philips has been promoted to creative director at audio post-production house Another Country Detroit, said Managing Director Tim Konn on Tuesday.
Philips has served as creative director of sonic branding and composer at Another Country Detroit for the past decade, working with such clients as Pokémon, Pepsi, GMC, Buick, the Detroit Lions and the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP). He offers expertise in music composition, sound design, sonic branding, composition and music supervision.
Another Country is the audio-focused division of global editorial shop Cutters Studios. It has two offices, one in Detroit and the other in Chicago, where Cutters is located. Cutters also comprises commercial production company Dictionary Films and global design collective Flavor.
“Joe is equal parts artist and technician, which is perfect to lead our charge in Detroit,” Konn said in a statement. “Joe's passion for all things audio is inspiring and his excitement is contagious. He's also very thoughtful and thorough, always bringing unique insights that elevate whatever he touches.”
Starting his career as a musical performer, Philips went on to become composer, songwriter, audio engineer and record producer. Through his experiences as music supervisor and composer for NYC-based sonic branding agency Made Music Studio, he discovered his passion for strengthening brands through music and sound. He has taught sound design at Detroit's College for Creative Studies since 2020.
“One of Another Country's greatest strengths is that we're able to handle just about any audio-related project – big or small,” Philips said, also in a statement. “Between our two locations we have a deep bench of hard working, brilliant audio minds and a strong professional network that spans the globe. There's a tangible comradery in the air here, and it's an exciting environment to work in.
“A huge benefit of being part of Cutters Studios is our ability to offer clients a streamlined, holistic approach to any project we take on. We benefit so much from being in the same building with editors, animators, graphic designers, etc. It allows us to openly communicate during every step of the process and collaborate extensively, work together to solve problems, and ultimately create the best output for our clients.”