Associate Director, Design - Three Ten Merch
$120k - $125k USD
About Sony Music Entertainment
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.
Three Ten is an entertainment merchandising company based out of Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2017, Three Ten sets itself apart from traditional merchandising by offering clients an elevated and specialized branding experience. We work with some of the world’s largest Artists & Brands with projects that include music, sports, entertainment IP, experiential, retail stores and pop-up shops. In 2024, Three Ten became a part of the Sony Music Entertainment Group.
We are looking for an experienced Associate Director, Design to continue to elevate our product.
What you'll do:
- Research and create mood boards & trend boards with a heavy focus on retail trends
- Strategize and execute merchandise concepts for various clients within the tour, E-comm, and retail distribution channels.
- Thoroughly research client's history and current events prior to starting each project to provide accurate and insightful design direction.
- Develop design and sketches in our graphic software and systems.
- Review all projects thoroughly to ensure all aspects of each brief have been addressed and that all artwork is either original or have been cleared for use.
- Create production ready tech packs in timely and detailed manner including specific color, techniques and sizing.
- Work with the Creative Director to partner with in-house and freelance artists to develop product lines
- Participate in meetings internal and client-facing
- Design social media marketing assets for client
Who you are:
- Ensure timely delivery of all assignments at the highest level of quality.
- Create and uphold brand design style guides.
- Needs to work well both independently and with a team with excellent follow through and self-initiative.
What we give you:
- 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
Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
California Pay Range
$120,000—$125,000 USD