Music Director

3 Months ago • 8 Years + • Sound Design

Job Summary

Job Description

As Music Director, you will be responsible for leading our audio team and shaping the musical identity of our games and promotional content. You will oversee project timelines, workflow, and team resources, ensuring high-quality deliverables. You will also be responsible for composing, arranging, and directing original music that complements our game narratives and promotional content, guiding the team to maintain consistency with the artistic vision.
Must have:
  • Proven experience in a leadership role within the music or gaming industry.
  • Expertise in composing, recording, and editing music for multimedia, particularly video games.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Deep understanding of the gaming industry.
Perks:
  • Company paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental)
  • Paid Leave (20 days per year, 26 days after two years)
  • No dress code
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • Flexible working hours
  • Trainings, lectures, and courses
  • Merch
  • A welcome pack filled with goodies
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Truly international working environment

Job Details

Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

Our passion for immersive storytelling extends beyond visuals, and we're committed to creating exceptional audio landscapes that captivate players worldwide. We are looking for an experienced Music Director with strong leadership and managerial expertise to guide our audio team, shaping the musical identity of our games and promotional content.

Daily responsibilities

  • Serve as the driving force behind the music department, providing visionary leadership to a talented group of composers, sound designers, and engineers. Cultivate a collaborative and innovative environment that fosters creativity and quality.
  • Oversee project timelines and workflows for music deliverables, ensuring timely and high-quality execution. Plan, delegate, and monitor tasks effectively to meet project milestones.
  • Manage team resources, allocate roles, and support team members in their development. Lead recruitment efforts to expand the music team, conducting interviews and selecting top talent who align with our company culture and project goals.
  • Build and curate a robust library of sounds, setting a high standard for the quality and variety of assets available for use across all video games and marketing materials.
  • Compose, arrange, and direct original music that complements our game narratives and promotional content, guiding the team to ensure consistency with the artistic vision.
  • Oversee the creation, recording, and editing of soundtracks, ensuring they meet technical and artistic standards before integration into games and marketing materials.
  • Prepare thorough project documentation related to music and sound design, facilitating clear communication and alignment across multiple departments.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a managerial or directorial role within the music or gaming industry, with demonstrated success in leading a team and driving results.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines, ensuring the team’s work aligns with the overall production schedule.
  • Expert-level knowledge in composing, recording, and editing music for multimedia, particularly for video games.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to inspire and unify the team while liaising effectively with other departments.
  • High understanding of the gaming industry. 

Additional Information

This job requires working in Boston, US.
Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity. 

Health & Well-being

  • Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental).
  • Paid Leave — 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years).
  • No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
  • 401K with employer matching.
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement.

Perks & Professional Growth

  • Flexible working hours.
  • Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
  • Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
  • A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.

Life in the Office

  • Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
  • Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
     

If you have observed any irregularities in our recruitment process please click here to report them.

Similar Jobs

Take-Two Interactive - Advanced Operations Engineer I (Systems / Infrastructure)

Take-Two Interactive

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Hitachi - MS Dynamics CRM Technical Architect/ Lead

Hitachi

Pune, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
3 Months ago
G5 Games - Senior QA Automation Engineer

G5 Games

Limassol, Limassol, Cyprus (Remote)
2 Weeks ago
Resolver, a Kroll Business - Performance Test Engineer

Resolver, a Kroll Business

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago
CD PROJEKT RED - Lead PCG/Tools Engineer

CD PROJEKT RED

Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
PTW - Junior Post-Production Coordinator

PTW

England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
10 Hours ago
CD PROJEKT RED - Music Director

CD PROJEKT RED

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Romero Games - Audio Designer (Contract)

Romero Games

Galway, County Galway, Ireland (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Riot Games - Audio Lead - League of Legends

Riot Games

Singapore (Remote)
2 Months ago
Lion Bridge Games - Audio Lead

Lion Bridge Games

Berlin, Berlin, Germany (On-Site)
18 Hours ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Nexon - Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Nexon

El Segundo, California, United States (Hybrid)
4 Weeks ago
Assystems - Ingénieur Modélisation des données UML/BPMN H/F

Assystems

Courbevoie, Île-de-France, France (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Universal Music - Senior Director, FASST Global Support and Operations Leader

Universal Music

Nashville, Tennessee, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
CD PROJEKT RED - ML Game Systems Engineer

CD PROJEKT RED

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
4 Weeks ago
One97 Communications  - IOS Developer - Software Engineer

One97 Communications

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Daybreak Game Company LLC - Associate Software Engineer

Daybreak Game Company LLC

California, United States (Remote)
4 Months ago
ION - Salesforce Architect, New York (368)

ION

New York, New York, United States (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
InMobiInMobi - Manager - Research & Thought Leadership

InMobiInMobi

New Delhi, Delhi, India (On-Site)
3 Months ago
CD PROJEKT RED - Lead 3D Character Artist

CD PROJEKT RED

(Remote)
1 Week ago
Universal Music - Inventory Control Analyst, eCommerce

Universal Music

Tennessee, United States (On-Site)
4 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Next Level Business Services - WPS and Datapower Developer (Full Time)

Next Level Business Services

Dallas, Texas, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Hawk Eye Innovations - UFL Studio Technician

Hawk Eye Innovations

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
AGS - American Gaming Systems - Field Service Technician I

AGS - American Gaming Systems

Sparks, Nevada, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Egnyte - Sales Leader - East

Egnyte

North Carolina, United States (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
PENN Interactive - Director, Release Management

PENN Interactive

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
PlayStation Global - Planning Analytics Analyst (Contract)

PlayStation Global

United States (Remote)
1 Month ago
Meetelise - GTM Enablement Manager

Meetelise

New York, New York, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
The Walt Disney Company - CEP Manager - Direct Channel Strategy & Activation

The Walt Disney Company

Celebration, Florida, United States (Hybrid)
21 Hours ago
The Walt Disney Company - Sr Software Engineer (Rust Developer)

The Walt Disney Company

San Francisco, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
The Walt Disney Company - General Assignment Reporter

The Walt Disney Company

Chicago, Illinois, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Sound Design Jobs

Media Molecule - Senior Audio Programmer - 12 month contract

Media Molecule

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Astek - BSP Audio Engineer

Astek

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China (On-Site)
6 Months ago
QUANTIC DREAM - Senior Audio Programmer (H/F/NB)

QUANTIC DREAM

Paris, Île-de-France, France (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
Take One School Of Mass Communication - Podcast Director

Take One School Of Mass Communication

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Activision - Principal Audio Programmer

Activision

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Electronic Arts - Software Engineer - C++

Electronic Arts

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Sphere Entertainment Co - Senior Audio Software Developer

Sphere Entertainment Co

Burbank, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Bit Reactor, LLC - Senior Audio Designer

Bit Reactor, LLC

Cockeysville, Maryland, United States (Remote)
3 Weeks ago
Epic Games - Senior Audio Programmer

Epic Games

(On-Site)
1 Week ago
The AES Group - Lead Audio Engineer - Automotive

The AES Group

Pune, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

CD PROJEKT RED is home to over 1000 game-making professionals from all over the globe. We speak many different languages, but share one love — video games.


We are creators of The Witcher series of games, including the acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Most recently, we have created Cyberpunk 2077 and its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty.


We are headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, with studios in Cracow and Wroclaw. In North America, we operate in Vancouver and will be opening a new studio in Boston to drive development on the followup to Cyberpunk 2077. 


We’re proud to have a gamer-first approach, a diverse & supportive culture, and a focus on mature, meaningful storytelling that will inspire gamers for years to come.


Boston, Massachusetts, United States (On-Site)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States (On-Site)

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (Hybrid)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States (On-Site)

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (Hybrid)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States (On-Site)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States (On-Site)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States (On-Site)

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by CD PROJEKT RED

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug