Hybrid Senior Music Producer & Studio Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Generous leave entitlement

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Music Producer & Studio Engineer in Bloemfontein. You will lead recording sessions, shape the sonic character across genres, and drive creative outcomes in a hybrid setup.

The role requires extensive experience with modern DAWs, strong knowledge of acoustics, and a portfolio demonstrating high‑quality productions. Collaborate with artists, manage sessions, and stay current with production trends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years as a music producer and/or studio engineer.
• Proven track record across multiple genres in producing, mixing, and mastering.
• Expert proficiency with DAWs listed (Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, Cubase).
• Deep understanding of analog and digital recording, signal flow, and acoustics.

Responsibilities

• Produce and engineer recording sessions for diverse projects.
• Mix and master tracks to industry standards with sonic clarity and impact.
• Operate and maintain recording studio equipment and DAWs.
• Collaborate with artists to develop sound, arrangement, and direction.
• Record instruments and vocals with precision and artistic flair.
• Implement production techniques to enhance sonic identity.
• Manage studio schedules, sessions, and client communication.

Skills

Music production

Studio engineering

Critical listening

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Production or Audio Engineering

Tools

Pro Tools

Logic Pro X

Ableton Live

Cubase

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Music Producer & Studio Engineer in Bloemfontein. You will lead recording sessions, shape the sonic character across genres, and drive creative outcomes in a hybrid setup.

The role requires extensive experience with modern DAWs, strong knowledge of acoustics, and a portfolio demonstrating high‑quality productions. Collaborate with artists, manage sessions, and stay current with production trends.