Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (“FMIC”) is located in Hollywood, CA.
Our brand mission is to accompany each player at every stage with products and brand experiences that fuel the pursuit of musical expression.
Within Fender Global Marketing we are building a global community of active players, artists & influencers across all of our core physical and digital products and channels.An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage.
A Fender is more than an instrument, it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.As a Creative Director, Social Content on our global marketing team working in Hollywood, CA, you will lead our content offense across all social channels in collaboration with our in-house Social Media team.
The scope of work will range from long and short form serialized content, culturally relevant activations and channel native content.
This position requires a broad understanding of the media and social landscape, as well as in depth knowledge of the channels and guitar, music, and creator culture.About the job:* Guide the creative development and production of social media campaigns and assets, including daily quick-turn posts, weekly launches, monthly/quarterly concepts, and social-first content series.* Identify, vet, onboard and manage a roster of external agencies, design studios, production companies, photographers, vendors and freelancers.* Work collaboratively and cross functionally with the Social Media, Artist Marketing, Creative, PR and Integrated Marketing teams.* Make creative decisions that elevate the Fender brand and deeply our relationships with players, artists and creators world-wide.* Contribute to the global, multi-cultural expansion of the brand.* Lead, manage and mentor a blend of internal and external teams.What you need:* 7-10 years’ experience in all aspects of leadership, creative planning & strategy, concept development and execution, including art direction, brand design, digital design, print, retail / experiential, photography and film / video concepts, editing, and production.* Proven track record of ideating and producing original, branded content that has driven measurable business results.* Experience in developing and executing an editorial design strategy and an advanced understanding of what makes content engaging and successful across platforms and audiencesExperience directly leading and influencing teams in all aspects of creative concept development, strategy, planning and execution.* Experience working with high-profile artists/athletes/influencers.* Experience working in multi-cultural environments and with multi-cultural brands.* A keen ability to create work under minimal supervision, as well as package and present solutions to the wider team.
Quickly and beautifully.* Working grasp and demonstrated experience working across critical areas of traditional and new interactive design, including web, mobile, UX, animation, social, video and rich media experiences.* Fluency across graphic design, motion design, typography, photography, video production and illustration with demonstrated mastery of Adobe Creative Suite.* Must be open to and eager to execute on cross-functional feedback in the interest of delivering comprehensive solutions.* Manage budgets, teams, timelines, and projects while collaborating across departments.Pluses:* Experience as a musician* You are a self-starter and work well independently* You’ve worked in an entertainment or media company beforeEducation Requirements:* Bachelors in Design, Arts, Advertising, Communication Design or related field or the equivalent related experience.About Fender Musical Instruments:Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel® and Groove Tubes®, among others.
For more information, visit www.fender.com.
FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together.
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.