Senior Film & Game Score Composer — Soweto
Placements24
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Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Music Composer to create original scores for film and video games. You will develop thematic material, collaborate with directors, and orchestrate arrangements for ensembles.
The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Music Composition or equivalent experience, with 7+ years of professional scoring, proficiency in Cubase, Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and knowledge of Spitfire Audio and Native Instruments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's in Music Composition, Film Scoring, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of professional scoring for film, TV, or video games.
- Proficient in major DAWs and virtual instrument libraries.
- Strong theory, harmony, orchestration, and production skills.
Responsibilities
- Compose original musical scores for feature films, short films, documentaries, and video games.
- Develop thematic material and motifs aligned with narrative and characters.
- Collaborate with directors and teams to achieve the artistic vision.
- Arrange and orchestrate for soloists to full orchestras.
- Produce high-quality demos and final masters using industry DAWs.
- Record live musicians and manage sessions when required.
- Deliver scores on time meeting technical specs for post-production.
- Adapt scores for trailers, promos, and in-game use.
- Stay current with trends in film and game scoring and sound design.
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Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Music Composer to create original scores for film and video games. You will develop thematic material, collaborate with directors, and orchestrate arrangements for ensembles.
The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Music Composition or equivalent experience, with 7+ years of professional scoring, proficiency in Cubase, Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and knowledge of Spitfire Audio and Native Instruments.
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