Sony Music is hiring : Art Director - Epic in New York

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

As an Art Director, you will be tasked with conceptualizing, creating, and managing our artists\' visual world. This world comes to life via mood boards, directing photoshoots, and creating or directing single or album artwork imagery and packaging.

We are looking for someone who can bring the artists’ creative vision to life as a visual language for the artists’ internal team and management team to utilize for the life of the project. You will work very closely with the Marketing and Digital teams from the start to end of the project.

What you\'ll do : Lead the conceptualization and execution of visual campaigns for album launches, and single rollouts.

Develop and maintain strong visual branding for artists — from logo systems to full identity suites.

Collaborate with marketing, video and digital teams to ensure cohesive storytelling across all touch points.

Discover, develop and maintain relationships with current and emerging creative talent, including photographers, stylists, illustrators, designers, etc.

Conceive, art direct and manage photoshoots ensuring visual consistency.

Manage design timelines, deliverables, and budgets while upholding artistic quality.

Direct and / or design logos and identity for artists as well as company marketing and initiatives.

Conceptualize and design packaging for both retail and artist D2C stores. This includes but is not limited to : CD, cassette, multiple vinyl configurations.

Edit photo shoots, manage, and direct the retouching / post of images.

Commission & negotiate fees and direct outside creatives including photographers, stylists, make-up artist, prop stylists, hair stylists, illustrators, and designers.

Oversee an individual artist roster while also working with the team to collaborate on projects.

Participate in team meetings, weekly project updates, creative brainstorms, artist meetings and department meetings.

Present and pitch creative concepts directly to artists, management, and executives.

Stay on top of trends in music, fashion, design, and youth culture to inform forward-thinking visuals.

Who you are : 9+ years of experience in art direction or design, ideally in music, fashion, media, or entertainment.

A portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking, impeccable design skills, and a bold, unique visual voice.

You can multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple deadlines and urgent tasks.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Experience overseeing photo from pre-production to post.

Strong ability to lead projects and inspire both internal teams and external collaborators.

Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with artists and their teams.

What we give you : You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day

A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best

An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching

Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans

Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.

The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next

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The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. 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.

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$120,000 - $125,000 USD

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