Designer, Graphics Jobs

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.

Bravado is a diverse team of passionate people who connects artists & brands through innovative products and curated experiences for fans around the world. Bravado is a global merchandise company, providing a broad scope of services, including eCommerce, Tour, VIP, Fan Clubs and Retail Branding. Bravado works in close partnership with both emerging artists and the biggest superstars in the music industry, to help ensure their brand reach the most fans globally.

Our products are being sold through the artist’s official e-commerce shops, through online marketplaces and in thousands of retail and retail locations around the world. We also service our artists on the road, providing merchandise and VIP experiences at live shows. We take great pride in constantly finding new ways to push innovation through products and partnerships. The company maintains offices in London, Los Angeles, New York, Berlin, Paris, Tokyo, and Sydney.

How We LEAD

Bravado is currently looking for an enthusiastic Graphic Designer for our cutting-edge Creative Team. This candidate will be a self-starter, team player, and an exceptional communicator. The Graphic Designer will participate in product designs, graphic designs, inspiration, ideation, collection merchandising, and company presentation materials.

How You’ll CREATE

In a fast-paced and growing environment like ours, priorities and projects often change so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Conceptualizes and updates brand guides and style guides
• Manages own daily and weekly to do list to ensure deadlines are met accordingly
• Conceives original designs across Epic Rights/Bravado’s roster in a variety of artistic styles. Ex. graphic, illustrative, photographic, vintage-inspired, contemporary, streetwear, and typography based
• Supports Creative Director in creative problem solving and ideation
• Supports in the design process through research, inspiration, and creative briefs
• Develops products using original art, client supplied designs, and freelancer submissions on apparel with key trends, brand research, and fan demographics in mind
• Designs, updates, and merchandises retail presentations
• Creates mood boards
• Works with the product development team to ensure best practices for product design
• Designs and updates company capabilities decks
• Designs original graphics for Retail, Tour, eCommerce, and VIP for artists of all genres
• Designs logos and branding motifs for artists, bands, and for broader company activations
• Designs neck labels, woven tags, hang tags, and packaging
• Generates templates for new products
• Mocks up accessories and apparel designs with unique dye treatments, fabrication knowledge, and print techniques
• Curates customized presentations
• Stays up to date on fashion and graphic trends

Bring Your VIBE

• Exceptional written, listening, and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to collaborate with key internal team members on the creative team, as well as production and brand management teams
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong understanding of screen printing
• Fan of and strong knowledge of music, trends, fashion, and design
• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Illustration or Communication Arts
• 5+ years of relevant experience

Perks Playlist

• A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 10 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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Job Category

Creative, Design & Production

Salary Range

$46,000- $115,000

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. All candidates are encouraged to apply.