Director, Creative

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 you’ll CREATE

• Partner with the REPUBLIC Collective roster to conceive, develop, and implement distinctive artist brands and visual identities.
• Oversee all creative work related to bespoke content production by in-house design, photo, and video teams, as well as external freelancers.
• Manage relationships with artists and managers, aligning creative strategy with their vision and goals.
• Set and manage project timelines, campaign budgets, and vendor negotiations to ensure timely delivery of exceptional, on-brand creative.
• Collaborate closely with A&R, marketing, and digital teams to translate music into cohesive, scalable creative campaigns—from strategy through execution.
• Maintain and grow an external network of creatives to ensure campaigns remain culturally relevant, fresh, and forward-thinking.
• Lead and pitch creative concepts and presentations to internal stakeholders, external partners, and artist teams.

Bring your VIBE: 

• 5+ years of related experience. 
• Experience lading visual projects from initial conception through to execution.
• Deep knowledge and interest in music.
• Label experience preferred.
• Experience working within a fast-paced creative environment, preferably within the music or retail industries. 
• Background in pitching new business, specifically in a creative field. 
• Ability to comfortably manage multiple project deadlines and requirements simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. 
• Expert-level organizational skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic proficiency of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop 

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 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.

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