Brand Designer

Universal Music•Santa Monica, CA

3d•$72,660 - $171,435

About The Position

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. Famehouse, a division of UMG, is the preeminent leader in D2C solutions in music, defining & delivering the industry’s best-in-class service to connect artists with their fans. Established & headquartered in Philly, Fame House powers eCommerce for UMG’s labels, artists, and Bravado, along with a select roster of 3rd party clients. Our success & culture is fueled by collaboration, both within FH and with our partners. We are passionate about the impact of eCommerce for artists, providing a full service solution to grow an artist’s owned business including strategy, creative, storefront merchandising, fulfillment, customer service, technology, and more. How we LEAD: Merchandise and e-commerce is part of the fabric of music culture. For artists, it’s a way to develop and further articulate their brand. For fans, it’s another pathway to connecting with an artist and the culture they represent. The Digital Brand Designer is responsible for the development and execution of Famehouse’s company brand across digital platforms and communications. This role ensures that Famehouse’s visual identity is expressed consistently, intelligently, and impactfully across owned and operated websites, sales materials, presentations, and digital brand touchpoints. Embedded within the Design & Direction team, this role partners closely with leadership, Partner Strategy, Marketing, and Industry teams to translate business objectives into cohesive brand experiences. The Digital Brand Designer will maintain and evolve the Famehouse brand system, ensuring that all outward-facing materials reflect the company’s creative ambition, operational sophistication, and cultural leadership. This is a systems-driven design role for someone who understands that brand is not just aesthetic—it is clarity, consistency, and credibility across every interaction.

Requirements

5–8 years of experience in digital brand design within agency, technology, fashion, or creative environments.
Strong portfolio demonstrating corporate brand systems, presentation design, and digital web executions.
Deep understanding of typography, layout systems, and digital brand consistency.
Experience designing high-level executive presentations and commercial storytelling materials.
Familiarity with responsive web design principles and digital brand implementation.
Ability to translate business objectives into structured visual communication.
Highly organized and systems-oriented with strong attention to detail.
Strong collaborator who can work across creative and commercial teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience within music, entertainment, or culturally driven brands preferred.

Responsibilities

Own the execution of Famehouse’s digital brand identity across presentations, proposals, and internal communications.
Design and evolve presentation systems used in internal meetings, client pitches, and executive-level engagements.
Maintain and refine Famehouse’s owned and operated websites, ensuring visual consistency and alignment with brand standards.
Translate brand guidelines into scalable digital templates and reusable systems.
Partner with Partner Strategy and Industry teams to elevate commercial materials and storytelling frameworks.
Ensure brand consistency across typography, layout, motion elements, and digital components.
Collaborate with UX/UI teams when corporate web functionality intersects with brand presentation.
Create adaptable toolkits and templates to improve efficiency and reduce one-off design requests.
Contribute to periodic brand refresh initiatives as the company evolves.
Maintain organized brand assets and documentation to ensure accessibility and clarity across teams.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent