Manager, Visual Creative

2 Weeks ago • 5 Years + • Graphic Design • Concept Art • $84,705 PA - $99,880 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Manager, Visual Creative at Interscope Geffen A&M will lead the execution and project management of visual media for artists. Responsibilities include overseeing the creation of visual assets (music videos, photos, cover art), sourcing creative talent, strategizing content ideas with marketing and digital teams, drafting production agreements, and managing vendor relationships. This role requires collaboration with internal teams and external partners, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality assets while adhering to budgets and deadlines. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
Must have:
  • 5+ years relevant experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Oversee visual asset creation
  • Source creative talent
  • Manage vendor relationships
  • Meet tight deadlines
Good to have:
  • Experience with video editing
  • Image retouching capabilities
  • Knowledge of music, art, and fashion trends
Perks:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
  • Wellbeing reimbursements
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • 401k match
  • Flexible PTO
  • Paid parental leave
  • Summer Fridays

Job Details

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.
 

Interscope Geffen A&M Records (“IGA”) is home to some of the biggest artists in the world including: U2, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Playboi Carti, Selena Gomez, Olivia Rodrigo, GloRilla and many more. As a leader in the music industry, we are always looking for talented and driven individuals to join our team.

How we LEAD:

The Manager, Visual Creative will be responsible for leading in execution and project management of visual media created for Interscope artists such as: concept and press photography, art direction for digital cover art and physical packaging (CD, vinyl, etc.), music video creative ideation and production, behind the scenes content filming, executing creative for live and taped broadcast performances, tour visuals, in-person activations, billboard designs (physical/digital/interactive),  assets in support of ad campaigns, etc.

This position will work closely with marketing and digital core teams, as well as relevant departments across the label based on project needs. Alongside the Visual Creative leadership team, this role will be responsible for supporting the visual identity of the Artist roster and Label brand across projects and releases across all genres.  

How you’ll CREATE:

  • Oversee creation of artist project visual assets (ex. music video / press & DSP photos / concept cover art) – lead process of ideation with artist and management team, execution, and trafficking and obtaining approvals internally and externally.
  • Oversee distribution of approved creative assets internally to respective departments.
  • Sourcing creative talent – directors, photographers, production companies, reps, designers, retouchers, stylists, hair, makeup.
  • Strategizing creative content ideas for artists with our marketing and digital teams.
  • Drafting production agreements for art / photo / music video / misc. content.
  • Lead in conversations and negotiations for production bids and deal memos with 3rd party vendors
  • Liaise with 3rd party production vendors / partners for execution of time sensitive budgets/invoices/payments 
  • Ensure final approved delivered assets + corresponding hard drives / files / elements arrive in-house.
  • Maintain the ability to juggle multiple projects with highly confidential information
  • Hit tight deadlines with a can-do attitude; ability to travel and work in office and remotely.
  • Turn around projects on extremely tight deadlines.

Bring your VIBE:

  • 5+ Years of relevant experience, label preferred
  • Strong ability to communicate creative direction and feedback on assets to/from artist/mgmt. and external creative partners (vice versa)
  • Collaborate with Creative leadership team to develop artist/project moodboard/brand bible
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photo Shop, Illustrator, Premiere, etc.)
  • Ability to edit short and long form content and getting relevant approvals internal/external is preferred
  • General retouching capability for images for social/digital/print/billboards is preferred
  • Staying abreast of current trends and other artists we can learn from.
  • Deep knowledge of music, art, fashion, popular culture.
  • Keep up with design and editorial trends.

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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Job Category:

Creative, Design & Production

Salary Range:

$84,705 - $99,880

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.

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