Creative Director

About Warner Music Group

Warner Music Group (WMG) is a vibrant global community comprising music creators, tech innovators, and passionate entrepreneurs dedicated to transforming aspirations into stardom and audiences into devoted fans. The company operates under three guiding principles: Curiosity, fostering innovation and creativity; Collaboration, leveraging teamwork to amplify originality and connect diverse communities; and Commitment, focusing on excellence, integrity, and perseverance in delivering on promises.

WMG houses an extensive roster of artists and songwriters and endeavors to maintain an inclusive and respectful workplace, encouraging applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Team and Role Overview

The Global Catalogue team acts as the communicative hub between Warner Music Catalogue labels and international territories, focusing on marketing artists in the streaming era. This includes working with legendary artists like Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, and Madonna, as well as contemporary acts such as Muse and Clean Bandit. The team continuously reinvents the catalogue through innovative marketing strategies and digital platform engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multinational group of multimedia designers and creatives.
• Define the strategic direction and operational standards of the global creative department, establishing processes and cultivating a high-performance in-house production team.
• Remain actively involved in creative design, particularly for high-profile projects and complex briefs.
• Champion creative excellence by providing focused feedback and aligning design with performance goals.
• Create and refine repeatable storytelling formats that enhance narrative delivery.
• Implement efficient workflow and production processes, including intake and prioritization systems to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables across multiple time zones.

Candidate Profile

• Experienced senior multimedia designer with hands-on expertise in social, digital, and campaign-focused creative work.
• Strong audience insight skills enabling nuanced tone and format adaptation to effectively communicate stories.
• Proven leadership capabilities in developing designers and elevating creative output.
• Highly organized and process-oriented, adept at managing numerous projects balancing speed and quality.
• Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous settings, with a passion for building teams and systems from inception.
• Collaborative nature, composure under pressure, and confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders.

Preferred Experience

• Background in music, entertainment, or culturally-driven brands, with a robust understanding of fan behaviors and platform dynamics.
• Expertise in social-first content strategies with awareness of trends across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Experience supervising external creative agencies or freelancers and upholding stringent creative standards.
• Strong curiosity for new creative technologies, formats, and tools.

Additional Details

Warner Music Group encompasses multiple renowned labels and divisions, including Atlantic Music Group, Rhino, and Warner Chappell Music, supporting a diverse array of globally acclaimed artists and creators.

This role requires a minimum of three days per week on-site in London, emphasizing the importance of in-person collaboration for talent growth and effective teamwork.

WMG is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, evaluating candidates without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.