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Universal Music Group

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Marketing
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have agency experience, an award-winning portfolio, strong copywriting/design skills, leadership ability, collaboration with teams, organizational skills, and a passion for music.
  • You will lead innovative marketing projects, create compelling pitch decks, collaborate with teams, manage multiple projects, and ensure design standards while staying current on trends.

Requirements

  • A proven track record of working for an agency or similar.
  • Able to demonstrate originality and innovation with an award-worthy portfolio of work for various well-known brands.
  • Excellent copywriting and design skills are used to communicate concepts effectively, delivering exceptional pitch proposals that get results.
  • Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills and organize, motivate, and improve the creative output of those around you while accepting creative decisions from upper management.
  • A positive and collaborative team member who works well with others within short time frames.
  • Experience collaborating with motion designers, technologists, live production teams, product designers, and vendors to seamlessly execute projects – with a clear understanding of budgeting and scheduling.
  • Able to take the initiative and proactively come to the table with new ideas to push forward the creative work for clients and strengthen market relationships.
  • Solid organizational skills, hit deadlines, and multitasking.
  • Ability to contribute to the UMG FOR BRANDS team's culture and participate in activities that foster team spirit.
  • Strong knowledge and experience with key ‘presentation’ programs. PowerPoint (occasionally Keynote) and design tools such as Photoshop/In Design or similar.
  • An evident love for music.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a creative lead on developing innovative marketing experiences that deliver business and cultural impact to brands across existing and emerging platforms.
  • Support all concepts with visually compelling pitch decks and verbally communicate how the creative vision will help achieve business goals both internally and to clients.
  • Help facilitate or lead global brainstorming with creative, sales, or client teams.
  • Lead by example to help team members develop strategic creative concepts locally, regionally, and globally.
  • Drive deep collaboration with internal partners, clients, and external vendors.
  • Ability to establish client relationships and act as a creative leader.
  • Maintain momentum around creative concepts as a core part of the team responsible for bringing them into the world.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring the team meets deadlines.
  • Experience in the development, budgeting, and execution of a range of content executions, from live experiences to branded content.
  • Stay current with creative trends and the competitive landscape to inspire and motivate the wider team and our markets.
  • Exceptional design aesthetic, ensuring all creative output adheres to brand and artist standards.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Associate Creative Director at Universal Music Group?

The primary role is to generate creative campaigns and build content stories on various platforms that drive engagement, while leading innovative marketing experiences that deliver business and cultural impact.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A proven track record of working for an agency or similar, along with an award-worthy portfolio demonstrating originality and innovation for well-known brands is required.

Is there a focus on diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

Yes, Universal Music Group is committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment based on various characteristics and values the diversity of thought within teams.

What type of projects will the Associate Creative Director manage?

The Associate Creative Director will manage multiple projects, including live experiences and branded content, ensuring they meet deadlines and budget requirements.

Is collaboration a key aspect of this role?

Absolutely. The Associate Creative Director will help facilitate global brainstorming sessions, drive collaboration with internal partners, clients, and external vendors while leading and mentoring team members.

What kind of skills are emphasized for creative output?

Strong copywriting and design skills are emphasized, along with a solid organizational ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and demonstrate a positive team collaboration spirit.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, Universal Music Group encourages career growth and development within its innovative and commercial environment.

Are employees offered benefits?

Yes, employees receive a range of benefits including a Group Personal Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, annual leave, and more.

What software skills are required for this role?

Strong knowledge and experience with presentation programs like PowerPoint (and occasionally Keynote) and design tools such as Photoshop or InDesign are required.

Is a passion for music important for this role?

Yes, having an evident love for music is considered an important aspect of the Associate Creative Director position.

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Universal Music Group

We are Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1934
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. Universal Music Group's labels include A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company.