Art Director

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.

How We LEAD

Famehouse is seeking an Art Director to oversee and elevate design and creative strategy across some of the worlds most iconic Country artists. This role blends hands-on artistry with creative vision.

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

How Youll CREATE

• Lead Creative Direction Own the creative vision for assigned artists from concept through execution ensuring alignment across branding graphics and product design.
• Oversee Design Development Direct design delegate and manage presentations graphics apparel and product designs collections and branding materials.
• 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.
• Provide Constructive Feedback Review 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 creative objectives timelines and deliverables.
• Mentor and Delegate Assign projects to in-house and freelance Designers and support their success through feedback clarity and collaboration. Assign a curated group of Designers to participate in the brand creative based on skill aesthetics and availability.
• Manage Timelines Oversee project schedules ensuring on-time delivery.
• Represent Creative Excellence Attend label and artist meetings as a key creative partner presenting ideas and ensuring alignment across all creative touchpoints.
• Collaborate with Product Development Partner to conceptualize thoughtful trend-informed product assortments that reinforce the artists brand.

Bring your VIBE:

• 7 years experience managing projects and creatives from ideation to execution preferably in music or fashion/retail.
  • Established track record of selling through creative concepts and strategies to clients.
  • Natural collaborator. Must be willing to set ego aside to deliver for our 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 from inception to completion.
  • Strong critical thinking skills and an ability to make decisions informed by data.
• Highly skilled in Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Bachelors degree in graphic design illustration fashion design marketing or a related field.

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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