Creative Director, Design & Digital (RCA)

Sony Music Global•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Creative Director works closely with artists and their teams to shape and execute cohesive visual worlds across album cycles, campaigns, and experiential moments. Primarily focusing on design and branding. This role bridges concept and execution, working directly with talent, management, and internal stakeholders to ensure every touchpoint is aligned with the artist’s message and identity. The Creative Director supports the development of large-scale creative direction and owns day-to-day execution across projects in conjunction with the project's Creative manager.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Strong working knowledge of Figma for websites, digital systems and collaborative workflows
Deep understanding of typography, layout systems, hierarchy, and grid structures
Knowledge of print production, packaging specs, color profiles, and file prep
Comfort working within asset management systems and organized file structures
Design-led creative with deep roots in visual identity, branding, and campaign systems
Ability to move fluidly between concept and execution
Systems thinker — design with consistency, hierarchy, and scale in mind across every format and platform
Understand the full lifecycle of a creative campaign — from moodboard to key art to packaging to social adaptation
Strong command of print production — knowledge of bleed specs, color profiles, and packaging formats
Confident communicator who can present work to artists and executives alike, hold space for feedback, and translate it into clear creative direction
Natural collaborator and quiet leader — elevate the work of junior designers and freelancers while managing up and across with ease
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, multi-project environment without letting quality slip
Passionate about music and artist culture

Nice To Haves

Experience working with artists and their teams
Experience in the music industry

Responsibilities

Collaborate directly with artists and their teams to develop visual concepts and campaign frameworks
Translate high-level creative direction into actionable design systems
Build moodboards, visual references, and concept decks
Maintain visual consistency across all campaign assets
Lead design across digital, social, website, presentation, and physical formats
Oversee album packaging including vinyl, CD, and specialty formats
Develop key art and guide adaptations across multiple platforms
Prepare production-ready files and manage revisions with precision
Communicate directly with artists, management, and marketing teams
Present work clearly and confidently in both internal and external meetings
Capture feedback and translate it into clear next steps
Provide direction to junior designers and freelancers when needed
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high creative standards