Associate Graphic Designer, Product Development

Title:  Associate Graphic Designer, Product Development - Disney Music Group

Job ID 10122437

Location Burbank, California, United States

Business Disney Music Group

Job Summary:

The Disney Music Group (DMG) is the music hub for TWDC, encompassing all aspects of music commercialization and marketing: recorded music (Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records), Disney Music Publishing, and Disney Concerts. DMG distributes music both physically and digitally, and also licenses music throughout the world in various forms of media including television, print, gaming, and consumer products.

The Associate Graphic Designer’s primary responsibility will be to work in support of design projects for DMG artists and Soundtracks, including Studios, Marvel, Lucas, Networks, Parks, Concerts, Catalog and other Disney brands. In partnership with the Production & Asset Management teams and internal Marketing, Sales and International teams, the Associate Graphic Designer position will support a seamless workflow, review process and final delivery that ensures meeting schedule goals.

Responsibilities:

• This position will report directly to the Digital Graphics Manager and assist in creation and production of various design projects such as:
  • Digital covers, playlist covers with a focus on International versions, assisting the Digital Graphics Manager with physical packaging (vinyl, CD and cassettes) as needed in addition to creation of Sales and Marketing materials such as one-sheets, banners, postcards, posters, ads, outdoor campaigns, etc.
• Provide final deliverable graphic files that are to spec and meet our SOP in file naming and organization to maintain workflow and deadlines, preflight all packaging files before delivery to our vendors and assisting with uploading to our distributor, Universal Music Group, for archiving

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of design or production artist experience
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, especially InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Strong design and typography skills
• Strong creative problem-solving skills with the desire to learn and assist others on your team
• Solid knowledge of steps required in creative development process and the ability to perform those tasks in a timely and productive manner
• Must be detail-oriented and organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude that contributes to the overall success of a collaborative environment
• Must be available to work onsite 4 day per week (Monday-Thursday). Fridays are remote with flexibility to work onsite as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Advertising or Graphic Design
• Solid understanding of music product materials or manufacturing processes preferred
• Knowledge of and affinity for Disney brands preferred

Along with your application, submission of a portfolio or links to your published work is required. If a password is required to access your portfolio, please be sure to include it as well. Please ensure that the work you are submitting does not contain any confidential information that is restricted from being widely shared or distributed.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $58,700 to $78,600 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Disney Music Group:

The music is the soundtrack of our lives – from your favorite hits by popular artists to beloved tunes from films like Mary Poppins and Frozen. Find the music that rocks your world right here at the Disney Music Group (DMG), headquartered in Burbank and home to Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records, Disney Music Publishing and Disney Concerts. DMG releases film and television soundtracks from the world’s biggest entertainment brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, the legendary Star Wars, ABC and Disney Channel, alongside pop, dance, family music and the catalog of classic rock band Queen. DMG is also an innovator in music distribution and live concerts. If music is your passion, come be a part of the team that brings it to ears all over the world.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Hollywood Records, Inc, which is part of a business we call Disney Music Group.

Hollywood Records, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.