Remote Music Composer

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High earning potential as contractor

Full remote flexibility

Diverse and high-profile projects

Direct collaboration with leadership

Autonomy in schedule and workflow

Job summary

Placements24's client, a leading interactive media studio, seeks a talented Remote Music Composer to craft original scores for games, films, and other interactive media. Working entirely remotely, you will translate project briefs and emotional arcs into compelling musical compositions, delivering stems and masters on schedule.

You will collaborate with directors and audio leads via online channels, adapting to diverse briefs while managing timelines and delivering a unique sonic identity from

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Music Composer with a strong portfolio of published works (film, games, advertising).
• Expertise in music theory, harmony, counterpoint, and orchestration.
• Proficiency in DAWs (Logic Pro X, Cubase, Ableton Live) and virtual instrument libraries.
• Excellent remote communication and project management skills.
• Ability to adapt musical style to diverse project needs and briefs.
• A reliable high-speed internet connection and a professional home studio setup are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Compose original musical scores for games, films, and other interactive media, adhering to project style and emotional requirements.
• Arrange, orchestrate, and produce high-quality musical pieces using professional DAWs and virtual instruments.
• Collaborate effectively with directors, game designers, and audio teams through online communication platforms.
• Deliver final audio stems, masters, and accompanying documentation in required formats.
• Manage project timelines and deadlines efficiently in a remote work setting.
• Conduct research into musical styles and references to inform compositional direction.

Skills

Portfolio of works

Music composition

Remote communication

Project management

Tools

Logic Pro X

Cubase

Ableton Live

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading interactive media studio, is seeking a talented and versatile Remote Music Composer to craft original scores for a variety of exciting projects. Working entirely remotely, you will translate project briefs, emotional arcs, and thematic concepts into compelling musical compositions that elevate the user experience. This role requires a deep understanding of musical theory, orchestration, and digital audio production, coupled with the ability to deliver high-quality stems and masters on schedule. You will collaborate closely with directors and audio leads via virtual channels, contributing a unique sonic identity to each project from conceptualization through final delivery, thriving in a flexible, home-based work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Compose original musical scores for games, films, and other interactive media, adhering to project style and emotional requirements.
• Arrange, orchestrate, and produce high-quality musical pieces using professional DAWs and virtual instruments.
• Collaborate effectively with directors, game designers, and audio teams through online communication platforms.
• Deliver final audio stems, masters, and accompanying documentation in required formats.
• Manage project timelines and deadlines efficiently in a remote work setting.
• Conduct research into musical styles and references to inform compositional direction.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Music Composer with a strong portfolio of published works (film, games, advertising).
• Expertise in music theory, harmony, counterpoint, and orchestration.
• Proficiency in DAWs (e.g., Logic Pro X, Cubase, Ableton Live) and virtual instrument libraries.
• Excellent remote communication and project management skills.
• Ability to adapt musical style to diverse project needs and briefs.
• A reliable high-speed internet connection and a professional home studio setup are mandatory.

Benefits

• High earning potential as a contractor with competitive project rates.
• Full remote flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and high-profile projects.
• Direct collaboration with creative leadership.
• Autonomy in managing your schedule and workflow.