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- Job Title: Composer / Sound Designer for Diwali Projection
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Music
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026
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Location:
Remote
Job Summary
Job Description
Total fee: £1250.
Location: Remote / UK.
Hey!
We’re looking to collaborate with a composer / sound designer / musician to develop a 3-minute piece to accompany a Diwali-themed projection.
The selected candidate will be given a melody as a starting point, and develop a soundscape / piece of music for the animation team to respond to.
This is a freelance role working alongside a small, collaborative, and passionate creative team dedicated to joyful storytelling.
We’re especially keen to hear from musicians with Hindu heritage or a deep cultural connection to Diwali.
Job Requirements
– We’re looking for a composer / sound designer to create a 3-minute score (remote, in their own studio).
– We’re particularly drawn to fusions of old and new – for example, traditional instrumentation combined with modern twists.
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Timeline:
Ahead of installation in November / December 2026, there are two main milestones:
– First draft, September 25th.
– Final draft, October 12th.
We anticipate the piece taking between 3 – 5 days to create.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a short casual email with:
– Short bio
– Portfolio or sample work
– Any relevant experience
– 1 sentence about why you’re interested
– Optional fun addition: share something you’ve heard and loved lately
Deadline: midnight, 4th September.
We’ll interview up to 5 candidates in the week of 7th September, and give more information / the initial melodies to the interviewees at that stage.
- Contact email: [email protected]
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