Visual Merchandiser jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Visual Designer
 

SUMMARY

We are seeking a new designer to join our growing team! If you are passionate about music and want to take part in producing the creative that will inspire musicians and professionals across the world, with the cachet of a historical brand as strong as Universal Audio’s, then we look forward to hearing from you.

You will be designing a wide variety of assets across digital and print media. To be successful in this position, you’ll be a self-starter, capable of delivering brilliant creative ideas, and show amazing attention to detail. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work within brand guidelines to create layouts and graphics that reinforce the brand’s style and voice throughout its visual touchpoints.
• Create mockups for web pages and emails.
• Design logos, icons, illustrations, and infographics.
• Create and organize production assets. 
• Support the advertising and social teams by creating a variety of ad formats and sizes for different mediums (Facebook, Google, etc).
• Work with the content team on a variety of initiatives: from virtual live events to tutorial videos, blog posts, and more. 
• Resize web assets for different devices — desktop, tablet & mobile.
• Contribute to upholding and protecting the Universal Audio brand standard of craftsmanship. 
• Basic coding knowledge (HTML, CSS, Javascript) is a plus, to ensure effective handoff to developers.
• Participate in weekly critique, review, and planning meetings.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• A strong eye for visual composition.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Portfolio showcasing your best design work required to apply.
• The ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to effectively take direction and collaborate with creative and art directors, product owners, and other members of the team.
• Able to give and receive constructive criticism.
• Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design. 
• Proficiency with design software: Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD). 
• Basic knowledge of other prototyping programs such as Figma, Sketch, Invision & Framer is a plus.
• Any After Effects, motion design, video editing, or 3D experience is a plus. 
• Knowledge of Universal Audio products or music industry knowledge is a plus. 

WHAT WE OFFER

Come change the way people make music. At Universal Audio, we are inspired by music and the tools, instruments, and techniques used to create it. Help us bring creative immediacy back to the modern music-making process. We offer:

• A hybrid/remote office policy
• Unlimited paid time off
• Profit-sharing plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) 
• Learning & professional development