Associate Director, Design - Three Ten Merch

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  
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