Remote Lead Music Producer — Creative Studio Leader

Placements24; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Performance bonuses

Access to virtual studio tools

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Music Producer to guide artistic vision and oversee projects from concept to master in a fully remote role based in Pretoria, Gauteng.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years' experience, expert DAW skills (Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Cubase), and strong mixing/mastering knowledge. You will lead sessions, collaborate with artists and engineers, and drive commercially successful outputs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional music production experience.
• Proficiency with Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, or Cubase.
• Strong mixing and mastering skills, plus audio engineering knowledge.
• Passion for diverse genres and artistic innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead production process for assigned artists and projects, ensuring creative and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with artists to develop their sound and craft compelling songs.
• Oversee recording sessions, providing guidance to musicians and engineers.
• Utilize music software and hardware to create innovative arrangements and textures.
• Manage project timelines and budgets for timely delivery of masters.
• Mix and master tracks to industry standards across platforms.
• Scout emerging talent and provide production support and development.
• Stay current with industry trends and new technologies.
• Work with marketing and A&R to align production with label strategy.

Skills

Music production

Remote collaboration

Artistic direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Production or Audio Engineering

Tools

Logic Pro

Ableton Live

Pro Tools

Cubase

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Music Producer to guide artistic vision and oversee projects from concept to master in a fully remote role based in Pretoria, Gauteng.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years' experience, expert DAW skills (Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Cubase), and strong mixing/mastering knowledge. You will lead sessions, collaborate with artists and engineers, and drive commercially successful outputs.