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Universal Music Group · 2 months ago

Designer, Apparel & Graphic Design

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$66K/yr - $127K/yr

7+ years exp

Universal Music Group is the world’s leading music company, dedicated to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. They are seeking a Designer to oversee design development and creative execution for one of the most iconic artists, ensuring high standards of brand alignment and quality.

Audio Recording and ProductionMedia and EntertainmentMusicPublishing

Responsibilities

Strong portfolio demonstrating apparel and graphic design expertise

Create hi-res print-ready files from Creative Director’s low-res mock-ups and/or inspiration images

Revise art files based on client feedback from samples

Apply approved packaging patterns to packaging die-lines

Provide print scale specifications for approved all-over-print designs

Lead internal copy verification process to ensure that all copy included in graphic designs is correct, accurate, and approved

Participate in the design process of graphics, products, and collection assortments that align with the artist’s brand vision

Provide support of original graphics for eCommerce across new music, catalogue, and seasonal campaigns

Develop products using a mix of original art, artist-provided concepts, and freelance submissions — informed by cultural trends, brand research, and fan demographics

Curate line plans and create compelling presentations for artist and UMG stakeholders

Work across the design of apparel and accessories with expertise in dye treatments, fabrication, and print techniques

Support the creative process through trend research, inspiration development, mood, and creative briefs

Create packaging and branding graphic elements including neck labels, pad print graphics, woven tags, hang tags, and specialty packaging

Create, refine, and maintain templates for packaging and branding components

Partner with Product Development to ensure designs are commercially viable and production ready

Provide creative problem solving, innovation, ideation, and file refinement for both new and existing designs

Stay ahead of graphic, fashion, and cultural trends to keep collections relevant and elevated

Collaborate with other creative stakeholders to troubleshoot files and execute technical adjustments, including supporting color separation and sampling processes

Confidently present solutions, concepts and strategies to internal teams, label partners, and client managers

Finalize art for Production

Qualification

Apparel designGraphic designAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignFashion trendsECommerce knowledgeProduct sourcingBrand differentiationTechnical adjustmentsCreative problem solvingCollaborationPresentation skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

7+ years of experience managing and executing creative projects from ideation to execution within fashion or retail

Strong portfolio demonstrating apparel and graphic design expertise

Proven ability to thrive in multi-stakeholder, highly collaborative environments

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills — able to articulate ideas clearly to both creative and non-creative audiences

Knowledge of product sourcing and production, including cut & sew and custom Product Development

Understands how graphic assets specifications are used in tech packing (e.g., understanding of fabrication/print techniques, eye for detail with regards to accuracy of copy, fonts, colors, …)

Deep understanding of: Brand differentiation across artists and genres

Music fandom and the fan-to-artist connection

eCommerce trends and best practices that enhance fan engagement

Creative, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; capable of managing multiple high-priority projects at once

Calm, flexible, and accountable under pressure; maintains professionalism in all interactions

Highly skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or related field

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options

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

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

Company

Universal Music Group

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Universal Music Group is a music-based entertainment company that offers music recording, publishing, and merchandising services worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Leviy Publishing.

Founded in 1934

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees