Graphic Designer, Retail Sales

Sony Music Global Job Board•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

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. The Graphic Designer, Global Retail Creative is responsible for design execution of retail art for all sales territories, including presentation and mockup development along with technical design. This role will focus on artist designs for United States retail. Additionally, this role works with the Senior Creative Manager to handle incoming input, amendments and design request from Retail Sales.

Requirements

5+ years of professional design experience, preferably in a senior or lead role
Proven track record of managing complex design projects from concept to completion.
Experience in branding, marketing collateral, digital campaigns, and print production
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Familiarity with Figma, Sketch, or other UI/UX tools.
Knowledge of print production processes, color theory, typography, and layout principles.
Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and responsive design is often desirable.
A strong portfolio showcasing a variety of projects—branding, digital, print, and campaign work.
Strong creative vision and ability to translate concepts into compelling visuals.
Excellent communication and presentation skills for stakeholder engagement.
Leadership and mentoring capabilities for guiding junior designers.
Time management and ability to meet tight deadlines in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Design Development -Thoroughly research client history, current events and industry trends in design and popular culture prior to starting each project, in order to provide insightful design direction. Build mood boards to guide design execution, informed by both the artist’s identity and current retail trends.
Design Execution – Design and mock-up apparel items that reflect provided or created concept direction that resonate with target audiences and retail trends.
Mockups & Presentation – Assemble decks and presentations that support the approval process with artist teams, sales and retail partners.
Input & Amendments/Requests – Manage revisions on designs, garment blanks, and color selections based on feedback. Handle requests ranging from simple blank substitutions to reworking approved artwork into new layouts, compositions, and colorways.
Technical Design – Finalize approved artwork, preparing files for print production to ensure accuracy and quality.

Benefits

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
Time off for a winter recess

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