Visual Designer at Universal Audio in Scotts Valley, CA

Visual Designer 

Department:  Marketing

Location:  Scotts Valley, CA (Hybrid) or Remote (United States only)

We are looking for a Visual Designer to work with our 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 and history of a 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 adept at taking art direction and feedback as well as occasionally independently ideating and delivering creative ideas. You must demonstrate an ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining an amazing attention to detail. 

 

Responsibilities

•     Create layouts and graphics that reinforce the brand’s style and voice throughout its visual touchpoints.
•     Create mockups for web pages and emails.
•     Design icons, illustrations, and infographics.
•     Ideate and design promotional themes, including deliverables across, web, email, and social media
•     Create and organize production assets. 
•     Support the advertising and social teams by creating a variety of ad formats and sizes for different mediums.
•     Work with the content team on a variety of initiatives: from virtual live events to tutorial videos, blog posts, product launches, and more. 
•     Participate in weekly critique, review, and planning meetings.

Qualifications

•     ​A strong eye for visual composition, layout, and typography.
•     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, advertisements, and multimedia design. 
•     Proficiency with design software: Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, Keynote, Google Suite. 
•     Basic coding knowledge (HTML, CSS), to ensure effective handoff to developers.
•     After Effects, motion design, video editing, or 3D experience is a plus. 
•     Familiarity with Universal Audio’s products or music industry knowledge is a plus. 

Education/Experience

•     Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent work experience.
•     2-4 years in-house or agency experience.

 

UA Salary Range of Pay:  $85,000 - $95,000

Base salary/hourly rate of pay will be based on the cost of labor for the city/state in which the new hire resides, at the time of hire.

UA offers competitive benefits:  Profit sharing, Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K Safe Harbor Contribution, Stock Options, Flexible time-off (PTO/Sick Leave/Company Holiday Time-off), etc.

UA Mission:  We exist to thrill and inspire music makers everywhere with timeless sound and impeccable craftsmanship, freeing the songs inside and allowing you to sound like the records you love.

UA Vision:  In the future, music makers around the world will trust Universal Audio as a friend and creative partner, inspiring them to craft amazing records as naturally as playing their first instrument or singing their favorite song. The best home, project, and professional studios will feature most of the UA equipment from floor to ceiling — ranging from audio interfaces and guitar gear to microphones and software — all of it working together to deliver unrivaled sonics and operational symphony. Our customers will eagerly await each new UA product like a hit record or blockbuster movie, trusting that it may spark them to create the best music of their lives. In doing so, UA will become revered worldwide as the way that music is made.

Universal Audio is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. UA also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on these protected categories.