Composer

Binary Spiders
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Posted
January 4, 2025
Contract
United Kingdom
Remote
£150–£1,000 per minute + £20–£50/h for integration

PLEASE NOTE: The rate below is full buyout. Right to credit is secured in the agreement. Royalties are also on the table if that is something you are interested in. More complex contracts are available for the ideal candidate.

Due to the volume of applications you must ensure you provide us with a relevant portfolio. Please provide a Google Drive or playlist of relevant music.

 

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We have a composer role available on Contingent. We are seeking a talented musician able to write and produce complete musical tracks.

Contingent has a dark and gritty soundtrack, with light theatrical / orchestral elements and a heavy emphasis on dynamic soundscapes, with both horizontal and vertical techniques.

We have a core established style we’ll be looking at you to match, but there is a large amount of freedom that will enable you to make this soundtrack your own. References for inspiration are below.

 

Requirements

  • Capable of arranging and composing your own tracks with virtual instruments
  • Experience writing dark and broody, but grounded music
  • Able to utilise virtual instruments to their capacity in your DAW of choice
  • Able to take on constructive feedback, as well as general direction from the team
  • A basic understanding of dynamic video game sound tracks
  • Self motivated and excited to build something special!
  • Able to commit to a full original soundtrack

 

Nice to haves

  • Experience working with live orchestras
  • Experience working with FMOD/Wwise for sound/music integration
  • Comfortable working independently

 

Compensation

£150 – £1,000 per minute of complete music, plus £20/h – £50/h for integration work (if applicable)

 

Pay Range Explained

At the low end of the pay scale, we expect someone who has basic knowledge of building dynamic sound tracks, but may need additional direction from our team, and we’d be responsible for integration.

At the upper end we expect an exceptional portfolio of immediately adjacent music, with plenty of tangible experience building dynamic soundtracks and runtime effects, including stingers etc., with in-engine demonstrable integrations. Ideally with good connections with trusted orchestra’s and vocalists, and proven pipelines.

 

Musical References

Here is a selection of music we feel best captivates the approach we’re after. There is a huge variance in scope in Contingent, from the individual soldier level to commanding a vast empire. The music should reflect this, with plenty of dynamic range.

Some of these pieces are more orchestral than we are aiming for, but do convey the mood we’re after!

About 
Binary Spiders

Binary Spiders is a game development studio working closely with companies of all sizes and assisting with development of new and existing IP’s. We're looking for both experienced and up and coming talented people, to work on some awesome games.

 

Our Culture

  • Relaxed and inclusive. We pride ourselves on a very engaged and staff-centric workplace. Teams are not siloed away from one another, and we have a cooperative attitude towards self-improvement.
  • No unnecessary hierarchy. We believe unnecessary middle management can get in the way of delivering great projects, so we allow you as much autonomy as possible.
  • Results driven. We measure how the team is performing by what we're able to deliver to our clients. Delivering high quality work results in rewards such as bonuses and raises.
  • Fair and equal pay. It should go without saying, but people at the same role should be paid the same. We use a level based system, meaning you have meaningful metrics to improve and reach the next pay bracket.
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly. People are people. It is basic human decency to allow others the right to their identities.

 

Wellness

  • Work remotely. As a studio built around accessible working, you're able to work from home three of five days a week for on-site roles. Remote roles are completely remote, with optional on-site events.
  • Flexible working hours. We have a flexi-time policy, the only limitation being you work the core hours of 11:00 to 14:00 and complete a full work-day.
  • Healthy Lifestyle Scheme. Every person receives £50 a month allowance (non-accruable) to spend on health related products and services, such as fitness equipment / tech and gym memberships.
  • No crunch. You will never be required to work more than the allotted hours in a week. Optional overtime does exist from time-to-time for those who'd like to earn extra, but this is approved on a case-by-case basis.

 

Benefits

  • Paid time off. Twenty days of holiday a year, plus public holidays, maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leave.
  • Performance bonuses. Going the extra mile should always result in benefits to the worker. We pay performance based bonuses regularly.
  • Save As You Earn (SAYE). We have a Save As You Earn bonus scheme, which is tax free – at the end of the scheme you can take it out as a direct cash payment or for shares in the company.
  • Transportation Assistance. We cover all reasonable fuel expenditure, rail cards and/or bus passes for you to be able to come into the office.
  • Relocation Assistance. If you need to relocate, we may be able to help! We can assist with your relocation to a nearby area, including assistance finding housing, travel routes and more.

 

Career Development

  • Varied projects and tasks. We know working on the same thing week-on-week can be draining, so we aim to keep things fresh!
  • Transparent progression in your career. If you want to know how to take the next step, just ask - we can work with you to develop your abilities in a measurable way.
  • On the job training. We provide guidance as you work, helping you learn new transferrable skills.

 

We are an inclusive LGBTQIA+ friendly studio located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. We have a relaxed but productive working environment with emphasis on making sure our team have the space they need to get the job done.

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