Music Designer

Cloud Imperium Games; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company dedicated to creating the ultimate space simulation experience as a Music Designer. In this exciting role, you will collaborate with talented composers and the audio team to implement and compose music for groundbreaking projects like Star Citizen and Squadron 42. Your expertise in music theory, audio tools, and middleware will be essential in bringing immersive soundscapes to life. This opportunity not only allows you to showcase your creativity but also to contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment where innovation thrives. If you have a passion for games and a desire to push the boundaries of audio design, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in music theory and diverse composition styles.
• Strong technical skills in audio implementation and tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create world-class music content for games.
• Adapt and adjust to evolving audio tech and tools.

Skills

Music theory and composition

Audio implementation skills

Wwise middleware

Digital instruments (Native Instruments, Kontakt)

Audio tools (Reaper, Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic)

Game engines audio implementation

Collaboration skills

Passion for games

Education

Relevant experience in the games industry

Tools

Wwise

Reaper

Pro Tools

Cubase

Logic

Izotope RX

Job description

We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.

Cloud Imperium Games are looking for a Music Designer to join our audio team to work from our flagship studio in Manchester, UK. As part of the team, you will focus on liaising with external composers, music implementation, and provide some music composition for our Star Citizen and Squadron 42 projects.

As a Music Designer, you are required to be proficient in music theory and composition across a wide variety of music genres and production styles. This will be paralleled with a strong and proven technical audio implementation skillset.

You will need proficient knowledge of the Wwise middleware and a good level of industry experience under your belt. The successful applicant will be required to adapt and adjust to different development tools, as we’re constantly developing new audio tech. Our project is extremely complex in nature so you will be expected to contribute to the progress of systems and tools that allow nuanced, articulate music to bring life to our games via efficient workflow.

Experience in working on MMO, FPS, and Flight/Vehicle titles will prove useful, and a love of science fiction always helps! Please apply with a demo-reel/portfolio.

What do our Music Designers do?

• Work individually and with the team to achieve world-class music content and implementation in all areas of the project(s).
• Provide additional music composition when required.
• Help to continually evolve our music tools by working with the audio programming team.
• Collaborate on music approaches for the game, actively looking to assist others with your experience and knowledge.
• Keen to collaborate closely with members of the wider team to make Star Citizen and Squadron 42 the best experience possible.
• Help to outline, organise and run music recording sessions.

What do we expect of our Music Designers?

• Proven games industry experience.
• Solid experience in audio tools such as Reaper/Pro Tools/Cubase/Logic, Izotope RX, and Audio Plugins.
• Proficient experience in digital instruments i.e. Native Instruments, Kontakt, Soft Synths, Samplers, etc.
• Working knowledge of audio middleware and/or proprietary tech - e.g. Audiokinetic Wwise.
• Working knowledge of general game tools - e.g. source control tools (Perforce ideally).
• Proven experience in using game engines to implement and work with audio.
• A genuine passion for games and be invested in the latest developments within game audio.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of aspects of audio, and achieve great results.
• A show-reel of relevant game-centric audio/music work.
• Experience with music composition, editorial, and implementation.

Please ensure your demo reel effectively displays your game-centric music design and implementation as well as your linear music composition skills.

Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special.