🇭🇷 Erasmus+ Internship in Croatia 🎵 Music Composition Intern 🎮 Video Game Audio, Osijek 🇭🇷
A young and creative video game development studio in Osijek, Croatia is looking for an Erasmus+ Music Composition Intern to join their team. This is a Digital Opportunities Traineeship (DOT) — a recognised Erasmus+ traineeship format — offering a rare chance to compose original music for a real video game production. If you have a passion for music creation and experience with digital audio workstations (DAWs), this is your opportunity to turn that talent into a professional portfolio piece in one of Europe's most charming and affordable cities.
🌍 Did You Know? Osijek is the fourth largest city in Croatia and is known for its stunning Baroque fortress district, vibrant university culture, and remarkably affordable living costs — making it an increasingly popular destination for international students and young professionals seeking an authentic Central European experience off the beaten path.
What Will You Do?
🎼 Music Direction: Work together with the Game Director to define the overall musical theme and emotional direction for the video game's soundtrack.
🎹 Original Composition: Create original music tracks and audio assets designed specifically for the game's atmosphere, scenes, and gameplay mechanics.
🕹️ Game Integration: Collaborate with Game Developers to ensure that all created music materials are properly integrated and function correctly within the game engine.
🗓️ Progress Coordination: Coordinate regularly with your mentor and other stakeholders to report on progress, discuss feedback, and plan next steps throughout the production cycle.
🌍 Did You Know? Video game music has evolved into one of the most complex and influential genres in modern audio production. Today's game composers must create adaptive, looping soundscapes that respond dynamically to player actions — a technique called interactive audio — making game music composition a highly specialised and in-demand skill in the global entertainment industry.
Who Can Apply?
🎓 Open to All Fields: This position is open to Bachelor's and Master's students (or recent graduates still eligible for Erasmus+) from any field of study. While ideal for Music, Audio & Media students, applicants from engineering, humanities, sciences, and other backgrounds are equally welcome.
🎧 DAW Skills (Required): Medium or advanced proficiency in at least one of the following: Ableton Live, FL Studio, Apple Logic Pro, Cubase, Avid Pro Tools, or a comparable digital audio workstation.
🎵 Portfolio (Required): A genuine passion for music composition and a portfolio or collection of previously created music tracks is essential — regardless of academic background.
🗣️ Language: Intermediate or higher English language skills are required, as all team communication is conducted in English.
🌍 Eligible Countries: Applicants must be based in one of the 33 Erasmus+ Programme Countries or Horizon 2020 Associated Countries and hold a valid Erasmus+ traineeship grant.
Accommodation, Perks & Benefits
🏠 Accommodation Assistance: The studio will help you find accommodation in Osijek, and may offer use of a home-office space at the manager's discretion.
🚌 Transportation: A free public transportation pass for the city of Osijek is provided for the duration of the internship.
☕ Daily Perks: Unlimited free coffee and soft drinks are available at the studio.
🤝 Culture & Mentorship: A friendly, open, and collaborative workplace with strong mentorship to support your professional and creative growth.
📄 Documentation: A certificate of internship completion and any other administrative documents required by your university will be provided upon finishing.
Key Information
Application Link
📧 How to Apply: Send your CV, a short cover letter, and a URL to your music portfolio (a collection of tracks you have created) to: hr@bigsmallgames.com
⏱️ Applications are reviewed within 2–3 days of receipt. Even if you don't meet all listed requirements, you are encouraged to apply and discuss a potential engagement.
🌐 Recruiter profile: erasmusintern.org/profile-recruiter/408028
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