Director, Creative

We are UMG the Universal Music Group. We are the worlds leading music everything we do we are committed to artistry innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music music publishing merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters and we produce distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

Famehouse a division of UMG is the preeminent leader in D2C solutions in music defining & delivering the industrys best-in-class service to connect artists with their fans. Established & headquartered in Philly Famehouse powers D2C for UMGs labels artists and Bravado along with a select roster of 3rd party clients. Our success & culture is fueled by collaborationboth within FH and with our partners. We are passionate about the impact of D2C & merchandise for artists providing a full-service solution to grow an artists owned business including strategy creative storefront merchandising fulfillment customer service technology and more.

How We LEAD

Famehouseis seeking aCreative Directorto oversee and elevate design and creative strategy across some of the worlds most iconic artists. This role blends hands-on artistry with creative vision.

The Creative Director will collaborate closely with the Creative Team Product Development Account Management Digital Creative Services and UMG label partners as well as directly with artists and management teams to concept and execute best-in-class campaigns and products.

HowYoullCREATE

Creative Leadership & Vision

• Lead Creative Direction Own the creative vision in partnership with a team of Creative Directorsfor UMGs top-tier artists from concept through execution ensuring alignment across branding graphics and product design.

• Build Cohesive Narratives Develop unified brand storytelling and visual identities that reflect each artists voice.
• Inspire Cultural Relevance Bring deep knowledge of pop culture fashion and design trends to inform strategy and keep teams connected to the cultural landscape.
• Facilitate Collaboration Lead brainstorming and ideation sessions that push creative boundaries and foster innovation across teams.

Design & Product Development

• Oversee Design Development Direct design delegate and manage presentations graphics apparel and product designs collections and branding materials.
• Product Innovation Partner with Product Development to interpret artists creative vision into innovative authentic and trend-informed physical products.
• Provide Constructive Feedback Review creative concepts proposals and deliverables offering guidance that sharpens execution and strengthens overall creative output.
• Develop Creative Briefs Translate brand and management direction into actionable briefs with clear objectives timelines and deliverables.

Artist Label & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate & Partner Team up with label creative partners to execute strategic and cohesive creative aligned with UMGs highest-tier artists and rollout plans.
• Artist Facing Collaborate directly with artists and management to bring the artists creative vision to life while balancing internal strategy and planning.
• Represent Creative Excellence Attend label and artist meetings as a key creative partner presenting ideas and ensuring alignment across all creative touchpoints.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Mentor and Delegate Assign projects to in-house and freelance designers providing clarity feedback and collaboration. Curate designer groupings based on skill aesthetics and availability.
• Coach and Lead Offer strategic direction constructive feedback and career development support to direct reports.
• Manage Timelines Oversee project schedules to ensure on-time delivery.

Bring your VIBE:

• 7 years experience managing projects and creatives from ideation to execution preferably in music or fashion/retail.
• Establishedtrack recordof selling through creative concepts and strategies to clients.
• Natural collaborator. Must be willing to set ego aside to deliverforour customers (both fans and artists).
• Exceptional verbal and written abilities.

• Deep understanding of what goes into our work and this role including:

• Music fandom and the fan to artist connection.
• Brand differentiation across artists and music genres.
• eCommerce specifically trends and best practices as they apply to the fan to artist relationship.

• Creative approach to problem solving.
• Comfortable juggling multiple high priority projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to stay flexible calm and collected under pressure and to be accountable for meeting deadlines amidst changing client needs.
• Self-starter attitude capable of owning important responsibilities frominceptionto completion.
• Strong critical thinking skills andanability to make decisions informed by data.

• Highlyskilled in Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office.
• Bachelors degree in graphic design illustration fashion design marketing ora relatedfield.

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial global organization where authenticity boldness creativity connection drive and insight arent just valuestheyre how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage

• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services

• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants

• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes spa treatments meal services travel and so much more (up to $720/year)

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions plus an additional UMG contribution

A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

• 2-weeks paid Winter Break

• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors which may include as applicable the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.