Director, Digital Design - Albany

This role sits at the intersection of brand expression, systemized design, and commercial performance, translating creative direction into scalable, high-quality digital output.Reporting into the VP Design & Direction, the Director, Digital Design partners closely with Creative Directors, Motion, and Content Production to ensure design work is cohesive, efficient, and aligned to the overarching creative vision. Established & headquartered in Philly, Fame House powers eCommerce for UMG’s labels, artists, and Bravado, along with a select roster of 3rd party clients. Our success & culture is fueled by collaboration, both within FH and with our partners. We are passionate about the impact of eCommerce for artists, providing a full service solution to grow an artist’s owned business including strategy, creative, storefront merchandising, fulfillment, customer service, technology, and more.Merchandise and e-commerce is part of the fabric of music culture. For fans, its another pathway to connecting with an artist and the culture they represent.How You’ll CREATELead the day‑to‑day execution of digital design across artist sites, stores, campaigns, and CRM touchpoints.Translate Creative Director vision into clear design direction, frameworks, and systems that scale across projects.Manage and mentor teams of Senior, Mid‑level, and Junior Digital Designers, ensuring high quality, consistency, and professional development.Oversee the design delivery of multiple concurrent projects, balancing timelines, resources, and creative standards.Partner closely with UX/UI Designers to ensure visual design and user experience are tightly integrated and commercially optimized.Collaborate with Motion Design and Content Production to ensure static, motion, and content assets function as a unified system.Establish and maintain digital design standards, templates, and best practices to improve efficiency and reduce rework.Provide structured feedback, reviews, and quality control throughout the design process.Partner with Digital Production to scope work accurately, plan timelines, and allocate resources effectively.Support creative experimentation and iteration while ensuring final outputs meet delivery and performance requirements.Act as a design point‑of‑contact for internal stakeholders, helping translate feedback into actionable design improvements.Bring Your VIBE810 years of experience in digital design, with at least 35 years in a design leadership or management role.Proven experience delivering digital design within e‑commerce, brand, or campaign‑driven environments.Strong command of digital systems, layout, typography, and visual hierarchy across responsive platforms.Experience leading and mentoring designers across multiple levels, with a focus on quality and growth.Comfortable operating within structured creative systems while still pushing craft and innovation.Strong collaborative instincts and the ability to partner effectively with Creative Directors, UX/UI, Motion, and Production teams.Clear communicator who can give actionable feedback and maintain creative standards at scale.Deep appreciation for music, culture, fashion, and digital storytelling.Experience with in music, entertainment, fashion, or adjacent cultural industries strongly preferred.Job InfoCompany: Universal Music GroupPosition: Director, Digital Design - Albany, 12207Work Location: AlbanyCountry: US#J-18808-Ljbffr

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