Senior Music Producer — Durban Studio Leader

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art studio

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Durban is seeking a Senior Music Producer to lead the creation of high-quality musical content across multiple projects. You will work with artists, engineers and writers, shaping sound from concept to final master and guiding session players.

Ideal candidates bring extensive production experience, deep knowledge of DAWs and music theory, and leadership to drive sonic excellence in a state-of-the-art studio environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with music production and a strong portfolio of released work.
• Proficiency in major DAWs (Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live) and solid signal processing knowledge.
• Strong music theory, harmony, arrangement and composition skills.
• Proven ability to mix and master tracks to a professional standard.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end music production from concept to final mastering.
• Collaborate with artists, songwriters and A&R to develop musical ideas.
• Record, edit, mix, and master audio tracks using industry-standard DAWs and equipment.
• Provide creative direction and technical guidance to musicians, engineers and session players.
• Develop innovative arrangements and sonic textures to enhance compositions.
• Ensure high-quality audio production with artistic integrity and commercial viability.
• Manage studio budgets and schedules to meet deadlines.
• Scout emerging talent and contribute to artist development.

Skills

Music Production

Sound Engineering

DAWs Pro Tools

Logic Pro X

Ableton Live

Music Theory

Education

Degree in Music Production /Audio Engineering

Tools

Pro Tools

Logic Pro X

Ableton Live

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Durban is seeking a Senior Music Producer to lead the creation of high-quality musical content across multiple projects. You will work with artists, engineers and writers, shaping sound from concept to final master and guiding session players.

Ideal candidates bring extensive production experience, deep knowledge of DAWs and music theory, and leadership to drive sonic excellence in a state-of-the-art studio environment.