Sr. Art Director, Music Merch
Sr. Art Director, Music Merch
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13-05-2025
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$ 127100 - 210300
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
13-05-2025
Job Description
The Amazon Music Merch team is looking for a Sr. Art Director to lead the direction and execution for our most highprofile merchandise collections. This is a unique opportunity to shape the visual identity of artistled apparel and drive standout fan experiences through merchandise.
As Sr. Art Director youll be overseeing the design and apparel development from concept through productionreviewing apparel and graphic design developing brand guides and moodboards and aligning closely with artists to bring their vision to life. Youll direct design execution across multiple launches ensuring every detailfrom tech packs to art separationsmeets both creative standards and production needs. This role requires deep familiarity with apparel design and screen print production. Youll collaborate crossfunctionally with internal and external teams manage a network of designers coordinate sampling and continuously refine processes to scale with the business. Were looking for someone with strong visual instincts exceptional project management skills and experience in fastpaced highvolume environments. You should be confident translating creative feedback into productionready designs while maintaining a strong point of view and high creative bar.
Key job responsibilities
Lead and oversee the full creative lifecycle of new product collections partnering closely with design production and marketing teams to ensure timely and highquality execution
Translate artist input and crossfunctional feedback into clear actionable direction for designers ensuring creative output aligns with both vision and production needs
Collaborate with design merchandising and production to maintain alignment throughout each phase of development from concept to final delivery
Define and implement creative specifications through SOPs visual guidelines and streamlined workflows that guide crossfunctional teams through sampling and mass production
Interpret complex requests and evolving cultural or design trends into compelling creative strategies that inform new product offerings and collection direction
Champion high design standards and consistency across every collection and asset
A day in the life
Youll lead the creative development of merchandise collections for top artists collaborating across internal design teams external vendors and artist stakeholders. Youll guide concepting provide art direction and translate feedback into compelling visual output. Youll own the creative pipelinefrom building pitch decks and brand guides to overseeing art file delivery and ensuring alignment with production specs. Youll also help build scalable systems and workflows that support creative consistency and operational efficiency across a fastmoving merch business.
About the team
Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans artists and creators. From personalized music playlists to exclusive podcasts concert livestreams to artist merch Amazon Music is innovating at some of the most exciting intersections of music and culture. We offer experiences that serve all listeners with our different tiers of service: Prime members get access to all the music in shuffle mode and top adfree podcasts included with their membership; customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for unlimited ondemand access to 100 million songs including millions in HD Ultra HD and spatial audio; and anyone can listen for free by downloading the Amazon Music app or via Alexaenabled devices. Join us for the opportunity to influence how Amazon Music engages fans artists and creators on a global scale.
8 years of driving compelling creative strategy and execution at an agency or inhouse creative team experience
Bachelors degree
Strong time management and organizational skills
Expert understanding of apparel production printing techniques and creativetoproduction workflows
Proven ability to balance creative vision with operational needs
Barraising portfolio showing past work across product fashion or music merchandising
Knowledge of InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Keynote
Experience leading creative development of innovative creative from concept to delivery
Experience presenting creative concepts effectively to senior executives
Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
Experience directing screen print and apparel design projects from concept to delivery
Strong storytelling and pitch development skills
Passion for music fashion and artist branding
Experience leading process improvements
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $127100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
As Sr. Art Director youll be overseeing the design and apparel development from concept through productionreviewing apparel and graphic design developing brand guides and moodboards and aligning closely with artists to bring their vision to life. Youll direct design execution across multiple launches ensuring every detailfrom tech packs to art separationsmeets both creative standards and production needs. This role requires deep familiarity with apparel design and screen print production. Youll collaborate crossfunctionally with internal and external teams manage a network of designers coordinate sampling and continuously refine processes to scale with the business. Were looking for someone with strong visual instincts exceptional project management skills and experience in fastpaced highvolume environments. You should be confident translating creative feedback into productionready designs while maintaining a strong point of view and high creative bar.
Key job responsibilities
Lead and oversee the full creative lifecycle of new product collections partnering closely with design production and marketing teams to ensure timely and highquality execution
Translate artist input and crossfunctional feedback into clear actionable direction for designers ensuring creative output aligns with both vision and production needs
Collaborate with design merchandising and production to maintain alignment throughout each phase of development from concept to final delivery
Define and implement creative specifications through SOPs visual guidelines and streamlined workflows that guide crossfunctional teams through sampling and mass production
Interpret complex requests and evolving cultural or design trends into compelling creative strategies that inform new product offerings and collection direction
Champion high design standards and consistency across every collection and asset
A day in the life
Youll lead the creative development of merchandise collections for top artists collaborating across internal design teams external vendors and artist stakeholders. Youll guide concepting provide art direction and translate feedback into compelling visual output. Youll own the creative pipelinefrom building pitch decks and brand guides to overseeing art file delivery and ensuring alignment with production specs. Youll also help build scalable systems and workflows that support creative consistency and operational efficiency across a fastmoving merch business.
About the team
Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans artists and creators. From personalized music playlists to exclusive podcasts concert livestreams to artist merch Amazon Music is innovating at some of the most exciting intersections of music and culture. We offer experiences that serve all listeners with our different tiers of service: Prime members get access to all the music in shuffle mode and top adfree podcasts included with their membership; customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for unlimited ondemand access to 100 million songs including millions in HD Ultra HD and spatial audio; and anyone can listen for free by downloading the Amazon Music app or via Alexaenabled devices. Join us for the opportunity to influence how Amazon Music engages fans artists and creators on a global scale.
8 years of driving compelling creative strategy and execution at an agency or inhouse creative team experience
Bachelors degree
Strong time management and organizational skills
Expert understanding of apparel production printing techniques and creativetoproduction workflows
Proven ability to balance creative vision with operational needs
Barraising portfolio showing past work across product fashion or music merchandising
Knowledge of InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Keynote
Experience leading creative development of innovative creative from concept to delivery
Experience presenting creative concepts effectively to senior executives
Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
Experience directing screen print and apparel design projects from concept to delivery
Strong storytelling and pitch development skills
Passion for music fashion and artist branding
Experience leading process improvements
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $127100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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