Composers Assistant - Temp
Irvine (Orange County)
Job description
Responsibilities
- Create MIDI mock-ups based on composer’s specification.
- Assist composers and contractors in all forms of score preparation (e.g., notation, orchestration, etc.).
- Music editing.
- Manage and archive all music assets.
- Assisting composer with implementing music assets in the game using custom tools as directed.
- Managing composer’s computers, templates, software upgrades, instrument libraries, etc.
- Work with composer to troubleshoot music-related requests for games and editors.
Requirements
- Certificate in music production or equal experience as a composer's assistant.
- Knowledge in multiple DAW's (e.g., ProTools, Cubase, Reaper etc.).
- Ability to notate music in Sibelius or Finale.
- Experience in organizing recording sessions and working with musicians
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work on tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work within a team dynamic.
- Computer literate and familiar with MS Office products.
- Passion for video games.
- Imagination.
Pluses
- Fluent in Blizzard games, and their lore.
- Experience assisting for other composers/studios
- Experience in the video game industry.
- Experience working in level editors, or creating game mods.
- Knowledge in Adobe products (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge, etc.)
Location:Irvine, CAEmployment Type:Temp Assignment