Associate Creative Director, Content

Full Time Job
How we LEAD:

Merchandise and commerce is becoming part of the fabric of music culture. For artists, it's a way to develop and further articulate their brand. For fans, it's another pathway to connecting with an artist and the culture they represent.

UMG is looking for a Creative Director to oversee and guide work across holistic creative development on behalf of many of the biggest and most iconic artists in the world. Bringing their vision and expertise to various departments will be crucial. This person will help to motivate, elevate and push creative teams across disciplines and projects, maintaining a culturally relevant and strong narrative for artists and campaigns.

This role will work across all creative departments, as well as in a cross-functional capacity with experience & site merchandising, store management, and front end development to create best in class work.

How you'll CREATE:
• Oversee, motivate and elevate creative work across disciplines including product development, graphic design, storefront design, and creative content development including photography and video projects
• Conceive, develop, and implement concepts in partnership with creative & strategy teams
• Serve as the through line of creative vision and narrative across multiple disciplines
• Bring knowledge and understanding of streetwear culture, as well as the larger trend-based music and merch landscapes to multiple departments and clients
• Keep teams culturally literate and looped into bigger trends across media, fashion and music
• Lead brainstorming and ideation sessions to further creative vision
• Provide feedback to teams on creative concepts, deliverables and proposals

Bring your VIBE:
• 8-10 years experience in a creative role
• Degree in graphic design, fine art, or related discipline
• Proven experience as a art or design director, or in a similar creative role
• Hands on experience in the creative process – concepting, design development, and execution
• Excellent command of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Keynote
• Experience with Shopify and web technologies and e-commerce is a plus
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills with a desire to motivate teams
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with many different departments, as well as leadership across the organization and artist teams

Perks Playlist:
• Competitive Compensation Package including Salary, Benefits and Generous 401k Savings Plan with company matching
• Flexible Paid Time Off plus Paid Holidays, 2 week ''Winter Break'' & Wellness Fridays (year-round)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement (after 12 months of service)
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (for you and your loved ones
• Annual Well-Being Allowance which includes Fitness, Travel, Home Enhancements, Nutrition, and Spa Treatment Reimbursements

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All UMG employees are currently required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative PCR or Antigen test before entering any Company offices unless they have been approved for an exemption or unless prohibited by applicable law.

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

Perks Playlist:
• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
• 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
• 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 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

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

All UMG employees are currently required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative PCR or Antigen test before entering any Company offices unless they have been approved for an exemption or unless prohibited by applicable law.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Category:Creative, Design & Production