Head of Music Department

Project: Gleamlake

Studio: PocketHeart Animation

Position: Head of Music Department

Compensation: $120 USD per agreed milestone

Work Type: Remote

Role Description

We are looking for a creative and experienced Head of Music Department to oversee the musical direction of Gleamlake and lead our team of composers ,voice actors and other music contributors throughout development and production.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of musical storytelling, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate closely with the writing and production departments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a cohesive musical identity for the film.

• Supervise and coordinate the work of composers and other music contributors.

• Collaborate with the writing department to develop musical sequences and determine their narrative purpose.

• Provide creative feedback on compositions, character themes, and musical arrangements.

• Oversee the development of original songs and instrumental music.

• Help coordinate musical timing and requirements with the storyboard and animation departments.

• Track departmental progress, review deliverables, and communicate regularly with production leadership.

• Contribute original musical work when agreed upon as part of a milestone.

Requirements

• Experience in music composition, arrangement, or musical direction.

• Strong understanding of storytelling through music, particularly in animation, film, or musical theatre.

• Ability to lead a creative team and provide constructive feedback.

• Good communication and organizational skills.

• A portfolio demonstrating original musical compositions.

• Familiarity with collaborative online production workflows.

Important

PocketHeart Animation maintains a strict no-generative-AI policy for creative production. All submitted portfolio materials and project contributions must be original and human-created.

Compensation

This is a paid, milestone-based position offering $120 USD per agreed milestone, with payment arranged via PayPal.

The scope, responsibilities, and deliverables of each milestone will be discussed and agreed upon before work begins.

How to Apply

Please include:

• A link to your music portfolio or demo reel.

• A brief introduction and relevant experience.

• Any previous experience leading composers or working on animated films, musicals, or similar projects.

We look forward to hearing from you!