Senior Art Director, Creative and Design

Universal Music

Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 72660 - 131435

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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:
The REPUBLIC Collective is looking for a Senior Art Director Creative & Design to join their Creative Collective department and contribute to the creative campaigns for the artists on our roster.

How youll CREATE:

Provide art direction across campaigns release artwork artist imaging packaging marketing assets and other materials for the REPUBLIC Collective label artist roster
Hands-on design of (but not limited to) release artwork music packaging marketing collateral social assets internal communications mood boards and presentations
Commission photo shoots and negotiate rates for photographers stylists make-up artists and hair stylists; and manage shoot budgets
Provide art direction to internal and freelance creative talent such as designers animators directors and photographers
Work collaboratively internally and externally to bring artist vision and campaign narratives to life
Ensure timely delivery of assets and management of deadlines
Bring knowledge and understanding of culture music trends and the current creative landscape

Bring your VIBE:

3-7 years experience
Robust portfolio demonstrating a mastery of art direction design branding communication and storytelling
Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite design software in particular Photoshop InDesign Illustrator (After Effects & Premiere are a plus)
Hands-on design skills demonstrating a range of visual styles and experience conceptualizing and designing for print including packaging
Experience working directly with talent and creators to collaborate on campaigns
Strong project management skills: experience with high-volume workloads andmanaging multipleprojects in parallel
Must be self-motivated proactive and have the ability to work under pressure
Ability to receive and act on constructive feedback given in the creative process
Strong communication interpersonal skills and ability to interface with different departments as well as leadership across the organization and with artist teams
Passion for music

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.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Category:

Creative Design & Production

Salary Range:

$72660-$131435

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.

Required Experience:

Director