Graphic Designer

This is a Full Time Job

Description

JOB OPPORTUNITY – GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Closing Date: March 3 1, 2019

Universal Music Canada is Canada’s leading music company, engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content. Home to the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMC is committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship in broadening opportunities for our artists on both the domestic and world stages as well as creating new experiences for fans.

Universal Music Canada is part of Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment.

W e are searching for creative, innovative and passionate people to join our team. If you love music , design, and got excited just thinking about joining this amazing organization, we would love to meet you!

Reporting to the Creative Director, you’d get to work on projects such as artist branding, album artwork, artist websites, merch, and more. The Graphic Designer supports the strategic business and marketing plans using the creative process. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic and energetic cutting-edge designer adept at illustration, print media, websites, logo design, and photography direction with a passion for music .

Responsibilities

• Design artist CD & Vinyl packaging projects.
• Develop print advertising and promotional materials for domestic and international artists.
• Design merchandise for retail and touring artists.
• Offer creative visual solutions that adhere to business/marketing plans.
• Deliver accurate files for print specifications, formats and transfer protocols.
• Work with artists to develop brand identities.
• Work with photographers for press/album photos.
• Work with the digital team to design websites, interactive experiences.
• Create digital elements and work with digital team on artist site branding.
• Work independently and colla boratively to successfully manage and meet deadlines of simultaneous and competing projects.

Requirements
• 1-3 years of experience and a graphic design diploma/degree required.
• Must have advanced knowledge of the Mac platform including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat.
• Illustration skills; computer or freehand.
• Excellent follow-through with specific attention to detail.
• Able to work within a team environment and to specific direction.
• Self-starter who can take initiative and apply new and exciting design ideas and concepts to everyday work.
• Must be passionate about pop culture, social culture and music culture that spans many genres.

WE OFFER

On-site Gym and Massage s

Weekly Social Hour

Amazing Saving Plans

Fitness Reimbursement

Music Subscription Plan

Dental, Health and Vision Benefits

Please apply before Friday, March 31 , 201 9

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Universal Music Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for ca ndidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.