Production Designer

The Company:
Exceleration Music is a global music venture focused on investing in and providing personalized solutions to independent labels, artists and music entrepreneurs. The Company strives to be a record company for the future, based on flexibility, deep values and a passion for independent culture.
Exceleration is building a team to support that journey and make a difference across a broad range of music genres. Driven by a core mission to respect, preserve and enhance the legacies and cultural
identity of a growing list of artist and label partners, Exceleration cares deeply about company culture and is committed to providing a working environment that is inclusive and promotes collaboration and contribution.

The Opportunity:

The Production Designer supports Exceleration Music's Creative Team by creating high-quality social media content and other visual marketing assets for Exceleration Music and its partner labels. Working under the direction of the Creative Director and in collaboration with the Social Media & Motion Maker and other stakeholders, this role helps build connections between artists and their potential fans across digital platforms. The position requires a collaborative, curious, and adaptable creative professional who can work across a wide variety of artists and fan communities while staying current on design trends, platform requirements, and technical innovations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Creates original static and motion graphics and unboxing videos for social channels, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts;music platforms, including Apple Motion and

• Spotify Canvas;and other digital marketing partners.

• Edits and optimizes existing graphic and video content for various online platforms.

• Creates digital advertising banners, eBlasts, digital product shots, and mockups.

• Produces basic layouts for print and digital distribution.

• Optimizes video, graphic, audio, and other existing content for social media, DSP, and marketing platforms as needed.

• Archives files from photoshoots and content captures to the shared drive while maintaining organized folder structures and file naming conventions.

• Manages individual projects for accuracy and on-time delivery.

• Regularly attends live performances and industry events, including crowded concert and festival environments, to capture, develop, and support content for company and artist marketing initiatives.

• Ensures all files are delivered and archived in the requested format and file specification.

• Synthesizes direction and incorporates feedback and revisions from artists, Exceleration team members, label staff, the Creative Director, and other stakeholders to create high-quality video and social assets.

• Enthusiastically participates in brainstorm sessions with relevant, creative, and actionable ideas.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Adheres to company values.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and synthesize feedback into coherent design solutions.

• Strong troubleshooting, self-management, and project management skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications for design, motion graphics, and video, as well as Canva and individual platform creator tools.

• Working knowledge of social media platforms and trends, including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and other relevant digital platforms.

• Basic video, digital photography, illustration, and editing skills, including the ability to quickly capture and create video content.

• A portfolio of relevant work demonstrating diversity in range, technical mastery of social media design and video, and creative problem solving.

• Trustworthiness, integrity, professionalism, adaptability, and a positive, collaborative attitude.

• Ability and desire to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies and stay current on design related trends and technical innovations.

• Access to high-speed internet and the ability to work effectively in a remote environment.

Success factors:

• A collaborative, curious, and adaptable approach to creative work.

• Strong accuracy, organization, persistence, and follow-through across multiple projects and deadlines.

• Passion for music, broad appreciation of art and design, and active interest in social media and pop-culture trends.

Education and Experience:

• Required: High school diploma and a strong digital portfolio of relevant professional work, including short-form video, digital graphics, and motion graphics.

• Required: Strong knowledge of social media platforms, including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, and current trends related to social media content in the music and entertainment space.

• Preferred: BFA or similar degree with a focus on design and/or video.

• Preferred: Passion for music with diverse tastes across eras and genres;familiarity with music related social media trends;broad knowledge and appreciation of art and design;creative writing skills;persistence and follow-through;commitment to continued learning and professional development;and an active interest in pop-culture trends.

Physical Requirements:

No specific physical requirements beyond those ordinarily associated with office-based work.

Position Location:

Remote - Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, North Carolina area. Local travel to the Redeye office in Hillsborough and to events in the Triangle area is required for specified meetings and content-related tasks.

Salary Range:

$40,000 - $45,000

Status/Hours:

Full time, Exempt, Traditional business hours;local shows and events as needed

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Exceleration Music is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. Further, the Company strives to create a diverse, welcoming, equitable and inclusive environment for all applicants, employees, member companies and partners.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and portfolio or portfolio link to careers@excmusic.comwith “Production Designer” in the subject line. Submissions without a portfolio will not be accepted.