Senior Music Composer for Interactive Games & Scores

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Team-building events

Access to professional audio equipment

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Music Composer for our Port Elizabeth studio to craft original scores for video games and interactive projects. You will build musical themes, soundscapes, and adaptive scores that respond to in-game events, collaborating with the audio director and designers.

The role demands strong DAW proficiency, orchestration, and a portfolio of interactive media works. Join a creative team shaping immersive gameplay with professional recording techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience composing music for video games or interactive media.
• Proficiency with DAWs: Cubase, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, or Pro Tools.
• Experience with virtual instruments, sound design, and adaptive music techniques.
• Understanding of game engines (Unreal Engine/Unity) for music integration.
• Strong music theory, harmony, orchestration and arrangement.
• Portfolio of interactive media music compositions.

Responsibilities

• Compose original scores for video games and interactive projects.
• Develop musical themes, motifs, and soundscapes aligned with narratives.
• Create adaptive music systems reacting to gameplay changes.
• Collaborate with the audio director, designers, and directors for coherence.
• Produce high-quality recordings using a range of virtual instruments.
• Manage production timelines and deliver assets on schedule.
• Oversee music implementation within game engines and middleware.
• Stay updated on trends in game audio and music tech.
• Provide guidance to junior composers or collaborators.
• Ensure all music meets project requirements.

Skills

Interactive music composition

Orchestration

Music theory

Collaboration

Adaptive scoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Composition or related field

Tools

Cubase

Logic Pro

Ableton Live

Pro Tools

Virtual instruments

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Music Composer for our Port Elizabeth studio to craft original scores for video games and interactive projects. You will build musical themes, soundscapes, and adaptive scores that respond to in-game events, collaborating with the audio director and designers.

The role demands strong DAW proficiency, orchestration, and a portfolio of interactive media works. Join a creative team shaping immersive gameplay with professional recording techniques.