Remote Video Game Composer - Create Immersive Scores

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Global team

Project-based pay

Creative collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a talented Remote Video Game Composer to create original scores for a slate of upcoming titles. This fully remote contract role requires delivering high-quality, emotionally resonant music aligned with gameplay and narrative goals.

You will collaborate with game directors and audio leads, ensuring timely delivery while adapting styles to fit varied worlds and themes. A self-motivated, communicate effectively in a distributed team is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience composing for video games with a strong portfolio.
• Proficient with DAWs and audio production techniques.
• Ability to adapt style across genres and themes.
• Strong communication and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Compose original scores for multiple game projects.
• Produce finished tracks in required formats and specs.
• Collaborate with directors and audio leads to refine vision.
• Manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Implement music assets within engines and tools.
• Research, iterate, and develop unique musical themes.
• Attend virtual meetings and provide progress updates.

Skills

Video game composer

DAW proficiency

Music theory

Remote collaboration

Tools

Cubase

Logic Pro

Ableton Live

FL Studio

Job description

Placements24 seeks a talented Remote Video Game Composer to create original scores for a slate of upcoming titles. This fully remote contract role requires delivering high-quality, emotionally resonant music aligned with gameplay and narrative goals.

You will collaborate with game directors and audio leads, ensuring timely delivery while adapting styles to fit varied worlds and themes. A self-motivated, communicate effectively in a distributed team is essential.