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Associate Director, Design - Three Ten Merch

Sony Music Entertainment · Los Angeles, CA, USA ·

Pay:
$110,000-$125,000/yr
Job type:
Freelance

Associate Director, Design - Three Ten Merch

We are looking for an experienced Associate Director, Design to continue to elevate our product.

What you’ll do:

  • Research and create mood boards & trend boards with a heavy focus on retail trends
  • Strategize and execute merchandise concepts for various clients within the tour, E‑comm, and retail distribution channels
  • Thoroughly research client’s history and current events prior to starting each project to provide accurate and insightful design direction
  • Develop concepts and designs that align with overall merchandise strategy and business objectives
  • Review all projects thoroughly to ensure all aspects of each brief have been addressed and that all artwork is either original or has been cleared for use
  • Create production‑ready tech packs in a timely and detailed manner including specific color, techniques and sizing
  • Work with the Creative Director to partner with in‑house and freelance artists to develop product linesParticipate in meetings internal and client‑facing
  • Design social media marketing assets for clients

Who you are:

  • Has a strong understanding of current pop culture trends within licensed IP, music, sports industries
  • Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Based locally to the Los Angeles area to attend onsite client meetings
  • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
  • Ensure timely delivery of all assignments at the highest level of quality
  • Create and uphold brand design style guides
  • Can work well both independently and with a team with excellent follow‑through and self‑initiative

What we give you:

  • You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
  • A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
  • An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401(k) + employer matching
  • Voluntary benefits like company‑paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry‑leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back‑up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
  • Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community
  • The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
  • Time off for a winter recess

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

California based applicants have certain rights under California law. Please see our California Recruitment Privacy Policy for more details.

The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. 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. California Pay Range $110,000 — $125,000 USD

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