Job Opportunities

*These positions have been filled. We might not respond to applications to these positions, but we are reading all of them in full and will have them saved for future reference. Thanks in advance for taking the time to write us—we really appreciate the time and effort!

Sample Instrument Research Assistant (Short Term)*

As a Research Assistant, you’ll be helping us figure out the components of existing sample library instruments. This is a short-term sample instrument data-collecting and compiling research position. Amount of work might be 8 to 16 hours total—potentially less in the short term (but we may call on you again in the future, if you’re interested).

Since this is such a short-term job, you’ll only be working with one or two point people, rather than joining the team. (That said, we’re treating this as an opportunity to get to know you!)

As this is a short-term position, please feel free to keep the answers to the application brief. Please only share information and materials that are relevant to this position. Additionally, if you have interesting data-focused spreadsheet examples that you’ve created, you can share them under the “link your best relevant work” section.

Our ideal Research Assistant:

  • Has created 50+ usable presets for Kontakt instruments, various synthesizers, and other sample instrument engines

  • Can’t help but click the wrench icon on Kontakt instruments to look under the hood

  • Loves making highly detailed lists and playing with spreadsheet formulas

  • Maybe does a little bit of coding on the side

  • Has knowledge in “Common Practice” music theory

  • Is interested in working on the software side of music in the long term

Requirements

  • Access to the latest version of Kontakt (Full)

  • Access to synthesizers (software or hardware)

  • Always delivers work on time

  • Knowledge in how to create pads, staccatos, and various other sounds on sample instruments and synthesizers

Responsibilities

  • Analyze existing presets within sample library instruments and synthesizers to discover how they work and why

  • Collect and compile data within Google Sheets

  • Be consistently responsive and (over)communicative

Sound Designer (Freelance)*

Experiment with outlandish ideas, create sounds nobody’s ever heard before, and push the industry beyond where it is now.

Outlier sound designers work with our composers to make sounds for scoring projects. We also work with sample library companies like Output to create tools for music producers, composers, and other musicians.

Check out the work our sample dev team has done.

Responsibilities

  • Design sounds to be used in music (e.g drones, atmospheres, big drum hits, risers, instrument loops, etc.)

  • Perform and record 100% original sounds, edit, manipulate, and deliver according to project-specific technical specifications

  • Design presets on hardware and software synthesizers

  • Work with Output products, including Arcade and their Kontakt instruments

Requirements

  • Able to work, record, and produce remotely

  • Flexible schedule

  • Always delivers work on time

  • Loves working with and helping team members

  • Clear and responsive communicator

  • Exceptional music production quality

  • Have access to and be able to play multiple musical instruments

Composer (Freelance)*

We aren’t taking applications from composers or music producers right now. If you’re looking to connect, feel free to reach out to any of our team members on social media.

Unlisted Positions

If you love what we’re doing and want to connect, check us out on Instagram or contact us through our contact page. We love talking with people, and it’s how most of our current team members became team members.

That said, if you’re seriously considering being part of our team, fill out the “Unlisted Position” application. We might not immediately respond to applications to this selection, but we’ll have them saved for future reference.

Submit An Application

There's a very "people first" culture 'round here, and we're constantly looking for ways to contribute value to everyone we meet—whether we work together or not. Check out our post on team culture + philosophy to learn more about who we are, what we do, and why we do it. Attention to detail is a major factor in what makes this team valuable to itself and the people we work with, so please read everything thoroughly to have a successful experience. When you’re ready to apply, fill out the form below.

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