Director/Head of Design

at  Beatport

ABOUT BEATPORT

For over 20 years, Beatport has been the global leader in DJ and club culture, pushing the boundaries of dance music to all corners of the world. Created by DJs for DJs, Beatport has always been dedicated to innovating new products and services to support evolving generations of music performers and producers.
The Beatport Group includes some of the best-known brands in DJ culture, including Beatport, Beatsource, DJcity, Loopmasters, Plugin Boutique, Loopcloud, Beatport Streaming, Ampsuite, LabelRadar, Beatport.io & The International Music Summit (IMS). We are consistently looking for bright, creative professionals with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

WHERE YOU COME IN:

We are seeking a talented and results-driven Director or Head Of Design to be inspired by our beautiful identity package and transform it into impactful assets and campaigns each week. You will have proven leadership skills and the ability to translate complex business requests into briefs for your art, design and motion teams. With a steady team of internal and external contributors, you will ensure a consistency in brand experiences with a discerning eye for detail, an obsessive appetite for collaboration alongside the gravitas and communication skills that only come with success in the field. Combining your design experience with elite communications, you will be the first port of call for all design briefs and ensure the right team members are executing on it.
This role will be based in London (flexible Hybrid) and applicants must have a valid right to work without the need for sponsorship.

AS DIRECTOR/HEAD OF DESIGN, YOU WILL HAVE:

• 7+ years of experience in graphic design, art direction, or a related field.
• 5+ years of team management experience across all levels.
• Agency Art/Graphic Design Management experience or experience managing an agency for a brand.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in digital design, particularly in music, entertainment, or tech industries.
• Proven experience leading design teams and mentoring junior designers.
• A portfolio showcasing an impressive client list, bursting with innovative thinking and exceptional output.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments, with online design tools (Figma, Canva) and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
  This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of music and technology. If you’re an elite designer looking for a creative challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Beatport’s recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Beatport may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, Internet recruiting, job fairs and college recruiting. Beatport does not accept speculative CV’s from employment agencies unless specifically requested by the Talent Team

• To ensure consistent execution of impactful design campaigns and alignment with the brand identity that has been established and proven.
• Design cutting-edge digital assets for web, mobile, and social channels.
• Collaborate closely everyday with cross-functional teams including product, marketing, social and third parties.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the whole creative team, fostering growth and development.
• To clearly articulate design concepts to internal and external contributors, ensuring they are converted into actionable briefs.
• Stay ahead of design trends, particularly in the music and tech space, to ensure our visual presence is always fresh and innovative.