Professional Resume Template for
Music Composer
Julian A. Thorne
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 555-0184
julian.thorne@email.com
linkedin.com/in/julian-thorne | julianthornemusic.com | soundcloud.com/julianthorne
Professional Summary
Versatile Music Composer with 6 years of professional experience scoring visual media, including films, television series, and interactive video games. Expert in orchestral arranging, hybrid electronic composition, and audio implementation workflows. Proven ability to produce and deliver high-quality audio assets under tight deadline constraints, having composed over 120 minutes of original score for projects generating over $5M in combined revenue. Proficient in Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Kontakt, and Wwise to seamlessly integrate interactive audio into modern media workflows.
Work Experience
Media Composer — Silver Lake Audio Syndicate
Los Angeles, CA | August 2023 – Present
- Composed and produced 45 minutes of original orchestral and electronic score for an indie game that sold 250,000+ units, contributing to a 92% positive rating for sound on Steam.
- Negotiated music licensing agreements for 12 commercial campaigns, securing $110,000 in licensing revenue while reducing external legal expenses by 15%.
- Managed a freelance team of 4 musicians and engineers to record and mix soundtracks under a strict $45,000 budget, delivering all project assets 10 days ahead of schedule.
- Standardized the audio implementation pipeline using Wwise and Unity, reducing overall sound integration time by 28% and eliminating 95% of runtime audio sync bugs.
Composer & Sound Designer — Elysian Media Works
Los Angeles, CA | August 2020 – July 2023
- Scored 24 episodes of an animated web series, delivering 180+ unique cues and themes that helped increase subscriber retention by 14% over a 12-month period.
- Created a proprietary library of 500+ custom synth presets and Foley samples, improving sound design production speed by 35% across all active projects.
- Collaborated with 3 directors to compose music for 5 short films, winning 2 regional festival awards for Best Original Score and increasing film submissions by 25%.
- Optimized digital audio mixing templates in Pro Tools, reducing post-production audio rendering time by 22% and improving final master delivery speed by 18%.
Education
Bachelor of Music in Composition
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2020
Skills
Orchestration, MIDI programming, Audio post-production, Sound design, Mixing, Mastering, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Wwise, FMOD, Unity, Unreal Engine, Synthesizer programming, Video game scoring, Commercial licensing
Projects
Echoes of the Void (Original Soundtrack)
Role: Lead Composer
Tools: Logic Pro, Wwise, Kontakt, Unity
Composed and implemented 60 minutes of interactive music for a tactical RPG, resulting in a nomination for Best Audio at an independent games festival.
Metropolis 2088 (Short Film)
Role: Music Composer & Mixer
Tools: Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Spitfire Audio Library
Created a hybrid cyberpunk score that reduced film post-production timelines by 15% through rapid iterative cue development and direct video synchronization.
Certifications
- Pro Tools Certified Operator: Music (2021)
- Wwise Certified User (101/201) (2022)
Additional information
- Instruments: Piano (Advanced), Guitar (Intermediate), Cello (Basic)
- Professional Memberships: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.)
- Availability: Immediate start for remote contracts, 2 weeks notice for full-time positions
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Music Composer
Job Market Insights
$42,000
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$95,000
Avg:
$63,670
Growth Outlook:
The demand for Music Directors and Composers in the United States is projected to show little or no change (estimated 0% change) between 2024 and 2034. However, despite the lack of net employment growth, approximately 4,300 job openings are projected annually to replace workers who retire or transfer to other occupations. As digital media platforms, streaming services, and video game development continue to expand, composers who possess strong technical skills in Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and middleware will be in the best position to secure steady project contracts.
0% growth over 10 years
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