Job Abstract

Job Description:

At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we know that each talent makes our collective bolder and brighter. We are guided by four core principles that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:

• Music is Everything: Music is our passion, and we can never get enough. Tastes, trends, and tech will change, but great artists and songwriters will always be our driving force.

• Global Growth, Local Expertise: Music is a global language. Through communication and collaboration, our success can come from anywhere and translate everywhere.

• Innovation and Insight: Pushing the boundaries requires the best information and the boldest imagination. We use both to create the future.

• Empowered by People: Like the artists we serve and the music they make, our differences make us stronger. This is a place where every talent can belong and build a career.

We remain committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We know it fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity. Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.

Job Title:  Director, Creative Services

A little bit about our team:

The Creative Services team at Warner Records is responsible for the creation of music videos, still photo shoots, and graphic artwork for all releases.

Your role:

You will direct assigned creative teams and provide art direction from the concept to the completion of projects. In addition, you will help establish and monitor budgets, present creative ideas to artists, and lead large or multiple projects with significant scope and impact. This role works independently on difficult assignments that are broad in nature requiring originality and resourcefulness.

Here you’ll get to:

• Collaborate with recording artists, management, marketing and A&R departments to establish art direction for packaging and marketing tools

• Oversee budgets and work closely with art administration on clearance of photos and art

• Help establish department policies and schedules

• Stay informed on emerging photographers and illustrators

• Assign all aspects of photography shoots, including the hiring of photographer, stylist, hair, make-up, location etc.

• Design artwork, marketing tools, and creative content

About you:

• Creative, problem solver that understands the needs of customers and delivering innovative solutions

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once

• Efficiently and effectively prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines

• Must be extremely organized and detail-oriented

• Proactive problem-solver and self-starter with an undeniable follow-up game

• Must work well in a collaborative environment

• Productive communicator who displays effective negotiation skills

About us:

As the home to 300 Elektra, Asylum, Atlantic, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through  a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Redefining what it means to be a music company in the 21st century, our consumer brands include trend-setters like UPROXX, Songkick, HipHopDX, and EMP. We’re the home to WMX – the next generation services division that connects artists with fans and amplifies brands in creative, immersive, and engaging ways – and Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) – the ground-breaking global distribution company for independent artists and labels.

Together, we are Warner Music Group: Music With Vision & Voice.
 

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Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.

Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.

Thanks for your interest in working for WMG.  We love it here, and think you will, too.

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Salary Range

Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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2024 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf

 EVerify Participation Poster.pdf

 Right To Work - English.pdf

 Right to Work - Spanish.pdf