April 25, 2026

Associate Director, Product Innovation

Universal Music Group Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You'll work closely with creative, brand and operations teams to expand into new product categories, elevate design quality, and build repeatable development systems that move fast without sacrificing craft. Design & Development • Lead product development for the innovation team from concept → design → prototyping. • 6-10+ years of experience in product design, development, or innovation • Proven track record bringing consumer products to market (e.g. apparel, footwear, accessories, electronics, home goods, collectibles, toys, or similar) • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, tooling, and costing • Experience working with overseas factories and managing production timelines • Ability to balance creative vision with commercial and operational realities • Background in music, entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, or cultural brands • Experience launching limited editions, drops, or fan-driven products • Familiarity with digital-physical integrations (NFC, connected products, experiential packaging) • Experience managing external design studios or freelance designers • Strong product taste and design sensibility • Systems thinker who thrives in ambiguity • Detail-oriented but comfortable moving fast • Clear communicator across creative and technical teams • Entrepreneurial mindset with high ownership and accountability Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer): Job Category: Creative, Design & Production

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