Senior Film Composer & Orchestrator - Hybrid (Bloemfontein)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund contribution

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Music Composer & Orchestrator to craft original scores for feature films, documentaries, and promotional content in Bloemfontein. You will collaborate with directors and producers to translate narrative themes into evocative music and oversee orchestration for diverse ensembles.

The role requires a Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 7+ years in professional scoring, with proficiency in DAWs and notation software.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Music Composition, Orchestration, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a professional film composer with a diverse portfolio.
• Expertise in music theory, harmony, counterpoint, and orchestration for diverse ensembles.
• Proficiency with DAWs (Logic Pro, Cubase, Pro Tools) and notation software (Sibelius, Finale).
• Experience in music production, mixing, and mastering.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with creative teams.
• Strong understanding of filmmaking and the role of music in narrative storytelling.
• Must be able to commit to a hybrid work schedule based in Bloemfontein.

Responsibilities

• Compose original music and orchestrations for feature films, documentaries, and promotional content.
• Collaborate with directors and producers to understand the creative vision and musical requirements.
• Develop musical themes, motifs, and soundscapes that align with the narrative and emotional tone.
• Orchestrate and arrange music for ensembles including full orchestras, chamber groups, and electronic instrumentation.
• Oversee music recording sessions with musicians, engineers, and studios.
• Produce high-quality demo tracks and final master recordings of scores.
• Manage music budgets and timelines effectively.
• Stay abreast of trends in film scoring and music technology.
• Ensure all compositions are original and copyright compliant.

Skills

Music theory

Orchestration

Collaboration

Communication

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Music Composition/Orchestration

Tools

Logic Pro

Cubase

Pro Tools

Sibelius

Finale

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Music Composer & Orchestrator to craft original scores for feature films, documentaries, and promotional content in Bloemfontein. You will collaborate with directors and producers to translate narrative themes into evocative music and oversee orchestration for diverse ensembles.

The role requires a Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 7+ years in professional scoring, with proficiency in DAWs and notation software.