Senior Manager, Design

Company Description

Before TuneCore, artists needed to be signed to a record label to sell their music online. In 2006, we democratized the industry by partnering directly with digital stores and streaming platforms to enable any musician to sell their songs worldwide while retaining 100% ownership of their music. Today, TuneCore is the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists to build audiences and careers, with technology and services across distribution, publishing administration and a range of promotional services. TuneCore is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, and owned by Paris-based Believe, one of the world’s leading digital music companies. The company is one of the fastest growing companies in the music industry and is actively investing in the continued growth of the business. 

We have made it our mission to best serve artists and labels at each stage of their development in the digital world. We are a company that cares deeply about our people and our creator community, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion across all of our platforms and throughout our business. The pursuit of innovation inspires us to work hard for our artists, while collaboration drives the way we work and approach our company’s social responsibility.

Join TuneCore as we embark on the next phase of innovation in the music industry. Be part of  the team that bridges the unmet and evolving needs of creators by building the tools and services that make their lives better.

Job Description

The Senior Manager of Design oversees the day-to-day execution of TuneCore’s global design initiatives, proactively managing a range of creative projects across multiple platforms including digital, social media, and experiential campaigns. This role focuses on tactical implementation and creative development while ensuring that all visual assets align with TuneCore’s brand and marketing goals. The Senior Manager of Design manages one junior designer, providing mentorship and guidance, while playing a key role in cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality design deliverables that support TuneCore’s growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Design Projects: Oversee the execution of design projects, including web design, email campaigns, social media assets, and marketing collateral. Ensure deliverables are completed on-time and in alignment with brand guidelines.

• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and guide a junior designer, offering support and feedback to ensure growth and skill development. Foster collaboration and maintain a high standard of work across the team.

• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams—including marketing, product, and international design teams—to ensure cohesive visual identity and seamless integration of design elements in global campaigns.

• Brand Alignment: Ensure the consistency and integrity of TuneCore’s visual brand across all creative outputs. Review and refine designs to ensure they meet project objectives and adhere to established brand guidelines.

• Rebrand Strategy & Execution: Lead TuneCore rebrand efforts from strategy to execution being key point of contact with Executive Leadership and AOR from ideation through execution, campaign management, and delivering creative outputs to success. 

• Support Creative Strategy: Contribute to the development of creative strategies for marketing campaigns and brand refreshes. Provide input on ways to update the brand and engage new target audiences, particularly within expanding international markets.

• Execution of Design Assets: Lead the development and production of design assets, such as landing pages, email layouts, artist images, and promotional material. Ensure design execution aligns with the company’s overall goals and marketing strategy.

• Global Collaboration: Coordinate with international design teams to maintain brand consistency. Periodically sync with global teams to provide feedback and ensure alignment with TuneCore’s visual standards.

• Asset Management: Maintain an organized repository of branding and design assets, ensuring they are easily accessible for future use and reference.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Visual Communications, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in graphic design, with at least 1-2 years of experience managing or mentoring a junior designer.

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and experience with web and email design.

• Proven ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

• Strong understanding of visual brand guidelines and how to apply them across diffe