Senior Art Director, Creative and Design

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In 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.
 

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In 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 you’ll 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 and managing multiple projects 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 aren’t just values—they’re 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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Salary Range:

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.