What Does a Video Game Music Designer Do? An Interview with Adam Kallibjian, Senior Music Designer at Bungie
- Ted Reyes
- Aug 5
- 1 min read
Like any other form of entertainment, video games rely heavily on music to deliver the ultimate gaming experience. Nintendo’s legendary Super Mario series won’t be anything at all without Koji Kondo’s iconic pieces that have completely transcended the genre.
Audio in every video game title is as essential as the game itself. In fact, for a variety of games, music is part of the gameplay thanks to a talented group of creatives who call themselves video game music designers. Adam Kallibjian is one of them, and he was one of the designers responsible for masterfully integrating music into the interactive world of the Destiny series.
So, what exactly does a video game music designer do?
In this exclusive interview, Adam talks about his role in bringing games to life with music that he gets from a variety of sources, including APM Music.
About Adam Kallibjian
Adam Kallibjian is a Music Designer/Composer and graduate of the Berklee College of Music. His work has been recognized by the Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G), British Academy of Film and TV Arts (BAFTA), Motion Picture Sound Editor’s Guild (MPSE) and more. He works as an in-house Senior Music Designer for Bungie, serving as music PoC for Destiny 2's seasonal expansions. Previously he served as Music Editor for Sony Interactive Entertainment (PDSG) and contributed to games such as Ghost of Tsushima, The Last of Us Part 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Spider-Man: Miles Morales. His passion for interactive and linear media drives him to innovate story-driven musical experiences that captivate millions around the world.
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