Category: Production/Creative/Content

Please read the entirety before applying, as the qualifications for this position are very important.
We are seeking a technically skilled Creative Director to lead the creative direction, visual identity, content, and branding for an emerging artist. This role requires a strong combination of creative strategy, technical proficiency, and artistic instinct. You will be responsible for executing and building a consistent, intentional, and visually engaging creative world across all verticals, and complementing the artist's own creative capabilities. The most important skills and experiences to have for this role are great creative instincts, high proficiency in Davinci and Adobe creative suite, videography skills, deep experience creating artist content, and good design skills. Full list of desired skills below, but please note that the artist themselves is highly proficient in many of these, so we are looking for someone who can take over the majority, and work with them to fill in the gaps.
Currently, all creative is handled by the artist themselves, so this is an opportunity to collaborate closely and elevate the project to the next level.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain the artist’s creative look, branding, and overall image to ensure it is intentional, unique, and professional.
• Build and organize reference portfolios for all creative aspects, including social media, website, and visual content.
• Research and draw inspiration from artists with highly polished, cohesive, and professional pages.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute creative shoots, including studio sessions, locations, and props.
• Maintain quality control and ensure brand alignment across all content.
• Serve as the first line of review for all visuals and creative assets, including:
• Framing, color, captioning, sound quality, and overall vibe
• Font usage, aesthetic consistency, and edit quality
• Identifying elements that do not meet brand standards
Key Projects & Deliverables:
• Co-ideation, shooting, and editing of high-quality, strategic, and viral content.
• Editing of existing artist content.
• Photography and photo editing.
• Album cover creation (hand-drawn and digital).
• Branded lyric videos with light 2D animation.
• Fan/alt/lyric page content and CapCut assets.
• Asset design for merchandise, logos, and branding.
• Visuals and set design for live shows.
• YouTube lyric videos and website creative design.
• Directing music videos.
Hard Skills (in order of importance)
Candidates should have strong proficiency in all or most of the following areas (or be willing to fill in any gaps through training or collaboration):
• Overall Creative Direction
• Videography
• Video Editing (DaVinci Resolve)
• Photography
• Graphic Design
• Motion Design (After Effects, 2D Animation)
• Illustration
• Typography
• CapCut Editing
• Color Grading
Soft Skills:
• Deep understanding of social media, particularly artist-focused platforms
• Ability to respond quickly to moments and momentum
• Strong grasp of promo calendars and strategic content planning
• Keen eye for branding, typography, and design consistency
• Strong storytelling and copywriting skills
• Excellent collaboration skills
Relevant Software:
• Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Audition)
• DaVinci Resolve
• CapCut
• Cinema 4D
• Blender
• Figma
• Procreate
Requirements:
• Must be based in or frequently working in NYC or Nashville (or willing to relocate).
• Availability for 20-40 hours per week (freelance/client work acceptable)
• Openness to learning new technical skills and deepening understanding of artist branding
• Genuine belief in the artistic vision of the project
Bonus Qualifications:
• Personal social media feed centers around artist content and visual storytelling
• Strong color grading skills in DaVinci Resolve
• Awareness of AI tools in creative work (Runway, Kling, etc.)
• Light VFX experience
• 3D asset creation or integration
• Strong motion graphics capabilities
• Owns professional-grade video and photo camera equipment and lighting