Studio-Based Senior Film & TV Composer - Elevate Scores

Placements24

Stellenbosch

On-site

ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage
Pension scheme
Paid annual leave
State-of-the-art scoring studio

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Music Composer in Stellenbosch to create original scores for feature films and television. You will collaborate closely with directors, producers, and music supervisors to develop thematic material and orchestrate scores for recording sessions, ensuring musical integrity and alignment with directorial vision.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in film scoring, expert DAW skills (Logic Pro, Cubase, Pro Tools, Ableton), strong music theory and orchestration, and a

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of professional experience as a Film and Television Composer.
  • Proven ability to compose in diverse genres for dramatic and comedic works.
  • Expert proficiency with DAWs and sample libraries; strong orchestration knowledge.
  • Experience in music production, mixing, and mastering for film.

Responsibilities

  • Compose original scores for feature films and TV that align with directorial vision.
  • Collaborate with directors, producers, and music supervisors throughout production.
  • Develop thematic material, motifs, and overarching musical concepts.
  • Arrange and orchestrate scores for recording sessions (live or virtual).
  • Produce high-quality cues using DAWs and virtual instruments.
  • Oversee recording sessions with musicians and engineers when applicable.
  • Ensure scores integrate seamlessly into the film soundtrack and meet budget/timelines.

Skills

Music composition
Film scoring
Orchestration
DAW proficiency
Music theory
Mixing & mastering
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Composition or Film Scoring

Tools

Logic Pro
Cubase
Pro Tools
Ableton Live

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Music Composer in Stellenbosch to create original scores for feature films and television. You will collaborate closely with directors, producers, and music supervisors to develop thematic material and orchestrate scores for recording sessions, ensuring musical integrity and alignment with directorial vision.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in film scoring, expert DAW skills (Logic Pro, Cubase, Pro Tools, Ableton), strong music theory and orchestration, and a

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