Contract Composer

Job Summary

Crafting chilling and immersive original music, the part-time Contract Composer will design adaptive music systems and collaborate closely with the design and audio teams to enhance the psychological horror experience.

Key responsibilities

• Compose and produce original music tailored to the tone and pacing of a psychological horror experience
• Design adaptive music systems that respond to in-game actions and player choices
• Collaborate with the Game Director to establish the musical identity of the game

Required qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a Composer or Audio Designer role
• A compelling portfolio or reel featuring original music and sound design that matches the horror and thriller style
• Experience working on at least one released indie or commercial game
• Proficiency in a DAW (Logic, Cubase, Reaper, etc.), with familiarity in Reaper being a plus
• Creative instincts aligned with narrative-driven, mood-heavy indie games