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Graphic Designer (Print) - Extreme Music | SONY | Santa Monica, CA Extreme Music, is an international production / library music business that forms part of Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Extreme Music has operations in Berlin, Sydney, New York, Los Angeles and is headquartered in London. More information about Extreme Music is available at http://www.extrememusic.com Extreme Music is looking for an experienced Graphic Designer to join its small in-house creative team. The successful candidate will be highly creative, passionate about design and have over 3 years agency experience. You will be responsible for all our CD cover design and company branding. You must be fully proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Quark. A high standard of visualizing, artworking and photo manipulation is essential. Department Description: The graphic design department works to strengthen the Extreme Music global brand through the corporate image and the image of its catalogue.  The department is made up of 3 designers (1 web, 2 print), and various freelancers and 3rd party design agencies.  An open approach has been taken to design with all graphics personnel communicating on projects whenever possible to achieve the very best content and packaging in our industry. Summary of Role Responsibilities (includes but not limited to): To maintain and develop the Extreme Music brand; to create CD and DVD packaging, digital media and all corporate branding to the very highest standard. Ensuring the Extreme Music catalogue is branded within laid out parameters and all product is easily recognized within the brand Controlling the extreme music logos & ensuring they are being used within accepted parameters Overseeing the content of the website Working alongside other designers to ensure work is proofed and is of the highest standard possible Discussing alternative techniques, offering feedback or input to promote creativity in the department Album cover design for the catalogue DVD and special product design New series design Maintaining existing catalogue brands Getting artwork print ready & discussing/confirming any special processes: working within the existing process to ensure printers are provided with all necessary files and run outs, etc. Creating and maintaining the corporate identity through business cards, letterheads etc. Creating postcards, adverts etc. concepts for new promotional items, client gifts etc. Branding any new promotional item the company sees fit. QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE: Educated to degree standard (design) Minimum of 3 years experience in graphic design 2 years of agency experience SKILLS/ ABILITIES: Good interpersonal skills Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Excellent attention to detail Good knowledge of print processes, effects and technologies Impeccable eye for detail both for trapping, colour matching & proofing Ability to work effectively at a fast pace Ability to produce effective new ideas with little or no brief Artworking, HIghly skilled in Photoshop, Photo manipulation Freehand (or Illustrator) Excellent artworking and retouching skills Excellent illustrative ability Excellent knowledge & interest in music & its genres DISPOSITION: Highly Creative Good work ethic Proactive and shows initiative Self-motivated and enthusiastic High levels of integrity and honesty Team player - able to work well and manage relationships with others Shows genuine interest in the industry and type of work NOTE: The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.   REQUIRED!  No one will be considered without following the below requirement: ***Please send your resume and three examples/ samples of your work or a copy of your portfolio to: Extreme Music Attn: Office Manager (Re: Graphic Design Position) 1531 14th Street Santa Monica, CA 90404 Extreme Music is a division of Sony/ATV Music Publishing. SONY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, obligation to serve in the armed forces of the United States, citizenship, disabled veteran status, Vietnam era status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar: http://sony.contacthr.com/12548931 or submit your resume and salary requirements through our homepage at http://sony.hodesiq.com/careers/apply_online_1.asp?jobid=1470839