Elite Film & TV Score Composer

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Medical and dental insurance

Generous retirement savings plan

Paid annual leave

State-of-the-art recording facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Music Composer in Pietermaritzburg to craft original scores for feature films, TV series, and other media. You will collaborate with directors and producers to define emotional tone, orchestrate and produce music using diverse instruments and techniques.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of professional composing experience, strong theory knowledge, and proficiency in Cubase, Logic Pro, or Pro Tools.

Qualifications

• A substantial portfolio demonstrating a wide range of successful composing projects for film and/or television.
• Minimum of 7 years in the industry.
• Expertise in music theory, harmony, orchestration, and counterpoint.
• Proficiency with DAWs such as Cubase, Logic Pro, or Pro Tools.
• Experience with virtual instruments, synthesizers, and sampling technologies.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of interpreting creative briefs and providing musical solutions.
• A deep understanding of cinematic scoring techniques and narrative music structures.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Music Composition, Film Scoring, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• A passion for storytelling through music and a keen understanding of emotional resonance.

Responsibilities

• Compose original musical scores for feature films, television series, and other media projects.
• Collaborate effectively with directors, producers, and music supervisors to define the musical direction and emotional tone of projects.
• Arrange, orchestrate, and produce musical pieces using a variety of instrumentation and production techniques.
• Manage music recording sessions, including working with musicians and engineers.
• Ensure musical scores are delivered on time and within budget, adhering to project deadlines.
• Adapt musical themes and cues to fit varying scene lengths and narrative requirements.
• Maintain a high level of creativity and technical proficiency in music composition and production.
• Explore and implement new musical styles and technologies to keep compositions fresh and engaging.
• Provide revisions based on feedback from the creative team, ensuring satisfaction with the final score.
• Contribute to the overall artistic vision of the production through impactful musical storytelling.

Skills

Music composition

Orchestration

Electronic music production

Collaboration

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Music Composition/Film Scoring

Tools

Cubase

Logic Pro

Pro Tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Music Composer in Pietermaritzburg to craft original scores for feature films, TV series, and other media. You will collaborate with directors and producers to define emotional tone, orchestrate and produce music using diverse instruments and techniques.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of professional composing experience, strong theory knowledge, and proficiency in Cubase, Logic Pro, or Pro Tools.