Music Composer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 112,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation per project

Flexible working hours (remote)

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Music Composer to create original scores for film, games, and other media, working remotely from Rustenburg. You will compose, produce, and deliver high-quality pieces that enhance narrative and emotion, collaborating with our production teams digitally.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, proficiency in DAWs (Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase), and a deep understanding of music theory and orchestration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Music Composer with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in DAWs such as Logic Pro, Ableton Live, or Cubase.
• Strong understanding of music theory, orchestration, and various styles.
• Experience scoring for video games or film is highly desirable.
• Excellent remote communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Compose original musical scores in various genres tailored to project requirements, such as film, games, and animation.
• Produce and mix high-fidelity audio tracks, ensuring professional quality and emotional resonance.
• Collaborate closely with directors and producers via remote communication tools to refine musical direction.
• Manage music licensing and rights, ensuring all compositions are original and cleared.
• Deliver final audio assets in specified formats and adhere to project deadlines for soundtrack development.

Skills

Portfolio

Remote collaboration

Project management

Tools

Logic Pro

Ableton Live

Cubase

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and versatile Music Composer to create original scores for a variety of projects in the Arts & Entertainment sector, working remotely from Rustenburg. You will be responsible for composing, producing, and delivering high-quality musical pieces that enhance the emotional impact and narrative of films, games, and other media. This role requires a deep understanding of musical theory, various genres, and the ability to translate creative briefs into compelling auditory experiences. You will have the freedom to work from your own studio, collaborating digitally with our production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Compose original musical scores in various genres tailored to project requirements, such as film, games, and animation.
• Produce and mix high-fidelity audio tracks, ensuring professional quality and emotional resonance.
• Collaborate closely with directors and producers via remote communication tools to refine musical direction.
• Manage music licensing and rights, ensuring all compositions are original and cleared.
• Deliver final audio assets in specified formats and adhere to project deadlines for soundtrack development.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Music Composer with a strong portfolio of diverse musical works.
• Proficiency in music production software (DAWs) such as Logic Pro, Ableton Live, or Cubase.
• Strong understanding of music theory, orchestration, and various musical styles.
• Experience scoring for video games or film is highly desirable.
• Excellent remote communication and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation for each project undertaken.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to contribute to a wide range of creative and exciting entertainment projects.
• Collaborate with a global network of creative professionals.
• Potential for ongoing contracts based on performance and project needs.