Composer's Assistant - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Location: Santa Monica, California; potential home studio in Irvine, California, with remote work arrangements available.

Base pay: $24.43–$45.19 hourly in the U.S.

Company

hirify.global develops and publishes interactive entertainment experiences across franchises including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft.

What you will do

• Create MIDI mockups and production materials based on composer direction.
• Prepare, organize, deliver, and implement music assets using Wwise and proprietary game development tools.
• Support implementation testing, troubleshooting, and validation with composers and audio teams.
• Manage music assets, source files, stems, mixes, metadata, documentation, and version control.
• Prepare recording sessions, including scores, session materials, and project tracking.
• Track music-related requests and provide day-to-day production support to producers and composers.

Requirements

• Degree, certificate, or equivalent experience in music production, composition, audio engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Wwise or comparable audio middleware.
• Strong proficiency in a professional DAW such as Pro Tools, Cubase, Reaper, or Logic Pro.
• Ability to create and edit music notation using Sibelius, Finale, Dorico, or equivalent software.
• Understanding of interactive music systems and game audio workflows, with strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a collaborative environment; proficiency with Microsoft 365 is required.

Nice to have

• Experience implementing audio in game engines or interactive media projects.
• Experience supporting recording sessions with live musicians.
• Knowledge of orchestration and score preparation.
• Experience in the video game, music, film, or television industries.
• Experience with game mods, level editors, or scripting and automation tools for audio workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Temporary full-time position for 12 months.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, HSA or HRA, insurance, and retirement contributions, subject to eligibility.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, and bereavement leave may be available.
• Mental health, wellbeing, fitness, tuition reimbursement, and game discount programs are offered subject to eligibility.
• Relocation assistance may be available if the company requires a geographic move for the role.