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Creative Services Director – Capitol Christian Music Group
Universal Music Group
Brentwood, TN, United States
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Description
Under The Capitol Music Group umbrella of UMG, Capitol Christian Music Group is the market leader in the field of recorded music, distribution, and music publishing. Employing over 150 people, Capitol CMG provides a challenging and rewarding work environment characterized by a commitment to our staff, our artists and songwriters, one another, our customers and community service.
This role exists to to serve Capitol CMG artists by establishing and supporting their visual campaign through photography and image development, album cover and packaging design, physical and digital asset creation, brand stewardship, and other artist initiatives as needed.
Job Functions:
• Conceptualize and design album/single covers, packaging, and marketing materials.
• Partner with artists, management, marketing, and A&R teams on building consistent visual branding for each artist and record cycle.
• Create brand guides and look books for the development of visual art throughout the artist’s album cycle.
• Oversee a department of designers for the development of promotional content including print & digital assets to support an artist’s marketing and PR plan such as advertising, social media, retail signage, presentations, billboards, posters, lyric images, banners, etc.
• Partner with Marketing and A&R to research and develop a strategic branding concept for each artist’s campaign, including research for image, styling and location needs.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage artist photoshoots including assembling and hiring a creative team of photographers, wardrobe stylists, hair/makeups, and catering. Negotiating contracts. Gather tears and develop creative direction. Create day-of schedule, call sheet, plan craft services, distribute directions, and communicate details in a timely manner. Contract negotiation and Invoice processing.
• Drive all imaging review, retouching, and photo approval including final selection and distribution of lead PR images.
• Maintain the local creative server archive of images and creative assets, and keep internal and external teams informed on the most up-to-date approved PR imagery.
• Work with the marketing team to coordinate and/or produce any design assets needed to fulfil related
• marketing campaign.
• Prepare files for print using Universal-supplied templates. Pre-flight and package files according to Universal’s standards. Load to Wam!Net for manufacturing, international distribution, and archiving.
• Facilitate transactions with freelance designers and artists associated with developing an artist’s brand.
• Work directly with the VP, Digital Marketing & Content to create and manage the visual brand(s) of Capitol Christian Music Group including corporate presentations, logos, graphics and print assets.
• Grow and foster a network of photographers, designers, wardrobe stylists, and grooming specialists to expand the network of local and regional creatives.
• Work in partnership with the video content team for video asset creation, not directly responsible, but able to effectively communicate the visual brand for each artist project and provide assets.
• Oversee our creative department intern program to develop and train for the workplace.
• Adept in the latest design and photography trends.
• Complete special projects or other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Skills/Abilities:
• Well-experienced individual in graphic design and visual art
• Working knowledge of latest design trends and ability to work in multiple design styles
• Proven art-direction skills and brand guides
• Proven experience & work history in print & digital design
• Leadership skills to develop & manage a team of designers
• Experience in art directing and producing photoshoots from concept to completion
• Ability to effectively communicate branding strategy to both internal and external teams
• Ability to assemble, motivate, and lead creative teams effectively
• Ability to think creatively, conceptually, and strategically
• Ability to balance and maintain a budget
• Thorough and detail-oriented
• Excellent organization and time management, oral and written communication skills
• Initiative to carry out a range of projects with limited supervision
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment
• Advanced knowledge of MAC OSX programs and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
• Photography skills are welcomed, but not required
Experience:
• 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Well-rounded design portfolio including print and digital assets
Education:
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Art or Design, or work equivalent
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimer
This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.