Music Director

5 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.
     

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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.


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