Lead Music Composer - Immersive Scores, Hybrid (Stellenbosch)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Music Composer to shape the emotional landscape of award-winning productions in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will lead a talented team, develop musical themes, and oversee recording sessions to ensure the score complements the narrative and visuals.

The role requires at least 8 years of professional experience, a diverse portfolio, and expertise with notation software and DAWs. Hybrid work in Stellenbosch is offered with potential for long-term engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in music composition for film/TV/games.
• Portfolio showcasing diverse original musical compositions across genres.
• Proficiency in notation software and DAWs listed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the composition team and oversee music production.
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and sound designers to set the musical aesthetic.
• Oversee orchestration, recording, mixing, and mastering and budgets.
• Manage music libraries, sample providers, and session musicians.
• Stay updated on trends in music composition for media.

Skills

Music composition

Team leadership

Communication

MIDI programming

Collaboration

Music theory

Education

Degree in Music Composition

Music theory background

Tools

Sibelius

Finale

Logic Pro

Cubase

Pro Tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Music Composer to shape the emotional landscape of award-winning productions in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will lead a talented team, develop musical themes, and oversee recording sessions to ensure the score complements the narrative and visuals.

The role requires at least 8 years of professional experience, a diverse portfolio, and expertise with notation software and DAWs. Hybrid work in Stellenbosch is offered with potential for long-term engagement.