Universal Music Group

Director, Creative

Universal Music Group$120K — $150K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of related experience in a creative role.
  • Proven experience managing visual projects from conception to execution.
  • Deep knowledge and passion for the music industry.
  • Experience in a record label setting is preferred.
  • Background in business pitching within a creative context.
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Expert organizational skills coupled with strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with artists to create and develop unique visual identities.
  • Oversee bespoke content production from design to video work, managing both internal and external teams.
  • Cultivate relationships with artists and their managers, aligning creative directions with their goals.
  • Set and oversee project schedules, budgets, and vendor negotiations for timely, high-quality deliverables.
  • Collaborate across departments to translate music into effective creative campaigns.
  • Maintain a network of creatives to ensure fresh and culturally relevant campaigns.
  • Lead pitches and presentations for creative concepts to various stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Be part of a global, entrepreneurial organization valuing creativity and relationships.
  • Comprehensive health coverage including 100% of out-patient mental health services.
  • Wellbeing reimbursements up to $720 per year for fitness and wellness activities.
  • Lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 for participants.
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement programs.
  • Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
  • Flexibility with paid time off, including Summer Fridays and a Winter Break.
Full Job Description
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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About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group (UMG) is a global music corporation that is a subsidiary of the French media conglomerate Vivendi. The company was founded in 1934 as Decca Records and has since grown to become the largest music company in the world, with a market share of over 30%. UMG owns and operates a wide range of record labels, including Capitol Records, Def Jam Recordings, and Island Records, and has a roster of over 4,000 artists. In addition to music production and distribution, UMG also operates several other businesses, including music publishing, merchandising, and film and television production.
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Founded
1934

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