Senior Music Composer - Hybrid Studio Scores

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Access to recording studios

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, South Africa, seeks a Senior Music Composer to craft original scores for games and digital media. This hybrid role blends in-house collaboration with remote work on select days, supporting creative teams across projects.

You will record, produce, and mix pieces with strong production values, collaborate with directors, and adapt themes based on feedback. A Master's in Music Composition or equivalent experience and 6+ years of media composition are required, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Music Composition or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience composing music for media with a portfolio demonstrating a broad range of styles.
• Proficiency in digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Cubase, Logic Pro and Ableton Live.
• Strong understanding of music theory, orchestration, and various musical genres.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable working in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Compose original musical scores that align with the artistic vision and emotional tone of various projects.
• Collaborate with directors and producers to understand project requirements and deliver effective musical solutions.
• Record, produce, and mix musical pieces, ensuring high production values and sonic clarity.
• Adapt and iterate on musical themes based on feedback and project evolution.
• Contribute to the sound design process, ensuring cohesive audio integration across all elements.

Skills

Music composition

Orchestration

DAW proficiency

Team collaboration

Music theory

Education

Master's degree in Music Composition

Equivalent experience

Tools

Cubase

Logic Pro

Ableton Live

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, South Africa, seeks a Senior Music Composer to craft original scores for games and digital media. This hybrid role blends in-house collaboration with remote work on select days, supporting creative teams across projects.

You will record, produce, and mix pieces with strong production values, collaborate with directors, and adapt themes based on feedback. A Master's in Music Composition or equivalent experience and 6+ years of media composition are required, with