Creative Director

Responsibilities

• Provide creative direction and leadership to the art team to ensure a cohesive visual identity across artist merchandise
• Manage freelance creatives, including briefing, creative direction, budgeting, and contracts
• Develop artist strategies by staying current with music trends, aesthetics, and fan preferences
• Lead brainstorming sessions to generate original concepts for merchandise collections
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, tour, ecommerce, retail, and artist relations
• Oversee production output to ensure final products align with the creative vision and meet quality standards

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Creative Director or in a similar leadership role within the music merchandise industry
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of successful and innovative merchandise designs
• In-depth knowledge of design software, industry trends, and production processes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A deep passion for music and a strong understanding of various artist genres

Benefits

• Inclusive, collaborative, and global community
• Modern office environment designed to foster creativity and teamwork
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Diverse voluntary benefits including mental health resources, fertility coverage, and paid leave for caregivers
• Investment in professional growth and development
• Annual winter recess

About the Company

Sony Music Entertainment fuels the creative journey, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars and independent artists across more than 70 countries. Southern Rose, a Nashville-based outpost of Ceremony of Roses, serves as Sony Music’s merchandise partner. We are an agile creative practice dedicated to delivering culture-leading, artist-specific collections that build brands and connect fans with the music they love.