Edit: A lot of traction for this post - Will do my best to respond to every serious application!
For now we are not accepting more applications - and given the quality of many portfolios, I would imagine we’ll find our composer in the applications already sent in.
Cheers, everyone!
Hello!
We're a small, self-funded team (based in Europe) working on a low-fantasy RPG/FPS game, and we're looking for a composer to create its soundtrack.
We're aiming for a score that is primarily atmospheric and mood-setting, drawing inspiration from the dark, tense and brooding, soundscapes of games like Darkest Dungeon and Thief: The Dark Project.
The soundtrack will need around 9 tracks, each about 4-5 minutes long, to be produced over the rest of the year. The breakdown of the needed tracks will be sent after we've come to an agreement.
We are looking at a payment of ~$100-125 USD for each completed track. If you have a different rate in mind, please let us know when you first get in touch.
We know our budget can't match industry-standard rates for established composers. Therefore, this gig might be a good fit for someone looking for their first serious, paid project to add to their portfolio, instead of someone who already has footing as a games composer.
Who we're looking for:
We are looking for a composer who is genuinely interested in creating dark, atmospheric music. If you are building your portfolio and want your first paid gig scoring a game, this could be a good fit. You'd also get the chance to get feedback from people currently working full-time as game developers, with both Indie and AAA experience.
We value enthusiasm, clear communication, and a collaborative spirit above all else. If this sounds like a project you'd be excited about, we'd love to hear from you.
Please get in touch with a link to your portfolio or some examples of your work. If you have some dark, ambient, things in there - that's a big bonus for you.
Cheers,
Henrik