Job Description

About the Company

BMI is a mission-driven organization at the forefront of music rights and creator advocacy. Celebrating over 80 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, BMI is a global leader in music rights management. Currently representing the public performance rights in over 25 million musical works created and owned by more than 1.4 million artists. BMI negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are publicly performed.

About the Role

POSITION SUMMARY: The BMI graphic designer will specialize in visual assets and content including print, social, digital and motion for the company’s multiple music genres, partnerships and corporate initiatives. This role reports to BMI’s creative director and will work closely with the art director to develop assets focused social media, websites, motion/video, and other platforms. Applicant should have a portfolio to show work within entertainment, music, pop culture, tech, etc.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Responsible for the ideation and creation of graphics and animated assets for BMI, including the company’s Award Shows, event key art, social graphics, titles/end cards and video graphics, and more.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from initial concept to final delivery.
• Effectively communicate concepts and ideas to the Art Director and design team.
• Must understand and translate company’s brand strategy into quality design.
• Collaborate with various internal and external teams to ensure consistent workflow.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance.
• Supports our BMI Core Values and cultivates a culture of diversity and inclusion.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in motion design, graphic design, fine arts or related field.

Experience: 5+ years' experience working in-house or at a design/advertising agency.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong skills with design software: Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, 3D/Cinema 4D and/or Figma a plus.
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout and composition.
• Understanding of the implementation of design elements for live music, festivals and entertainment.
• Passion for music, entertainment and knowledge of current trends in graphic design, social media and advertising.
• Must be flexible, detail-oriented, deadline driven and a good collaborator.
• Strong Portfolio showcasing professional work is required.

Hiring Min, Rate: $80,000

Hiring Max. Rate: $105,000

Benefits & Perks

We take care of our people, here’s what you can expect when joining the team:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with employer match on 100% of the first 4%.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Hybrid Office Schedule & Remote Friday's
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Paid Vacation & Sick/Personal Time
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Summer Half-Days
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Up To 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits (New York)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Entertainment discounts and access to BMI concerts and events in our offices
• Employee appreciation events and holiday parties hosted at all office locations