Composer for Video Games

The video gaming industry has a close knit relationship with the music industry. Video games use music by either licensing recorded music or hiring musicians to prepare original compositions. 

Video game composers work closer with audio director, who overlooks the entire audio elements of a game. Plus, video game composers work alongside the game designer as they must ensure the music aligns with the visual designs of game. 

Music video composers manage the business aspects and creative processes. Which include negotiating contracts to preparing the music recording. 

Video game composers require the following skills: 

• Strong understanding of design ideas and concepts
• An understanding of music production software
• Time management
• People management

Here are some resources to explore more!

https://www.musicgateway.com/blog/gaming-industry/games-business/video-game-composer

https://www.ukmusic.org/job-profiles/composer-for-video-games/

Creating Video Game Music - A Beginners Guide:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp06Yoo6bNM