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Visual Designer

Universal Audio designs and manufactures audio signal processing hardware and software, including popular analog gear, audio interfaces, and UAD plug-ins. Founded in 1958 and re-established in 1999, the company is dedicated to merging vintage analog sound with modern digital technology.

Universal Audio

Employee count: 201-500

Salary: 85k-95k USD

United States only

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Visual Designer

Department: Marketing

Location: Scotts Valley, CA (Hybrid) or Remote (United States only)

We are looking for a Visual Designer to work with our team. If you are passionate about music and want to take part in producing the creative that will inspire musicians and professionals across the world — with the cachet and history of a brand as strong as Universal Audio’s — then we look forward to hearing from you.

You will be designing a wide variety of assets across digital and print media. To be successful in this position, you’ll be adept at taking art direction and feedback as well as occasionally independently ideating and delivering creative ideas. You must demonstrate an ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining an amazing attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Create layouts and graphics that reinforce the brand’s style and voice throughout its visual touchpoints.
  • Create mockups for web pages and emails.
  • Design icons, illustrations, and infographics.
  • Ideate and design promotional themes, including deliverables across, web, email, and social media
  • Create and organize production assets.
  • Support the advertising and social teams by creating a variety of ad formats and sizes for different mediums.
  • Work with the content team on a variety of initiatives: from virtual live events to tutorial videos, blog posts, product launches, and more.
  • Participate in weekly critique, review, and planning meetings.

Qualifications

  • ​A strong eye for visual composition, layout, and typography.
  • Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Portfolio showcasing your best design work required to apply.
  • The ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • The ability to effectively take direction and collaborate with creative and art directors, product owners, and other members of the team.
  • Able to give and receive constructive criticism.
  • Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, advertisements, and multimedia design.
  • Proficiency with design software: Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, Keynote, Google Suite.
  • Basic coding knowledge (HTML, CSS), to ensure effective handoff to developers.
  • After Effects, motion design, video editing, or 3D experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Universal Audio’s products or music industry knowledge is a plus.

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent work experience.
  • 2-4 years in-house or agency experience.

UA Salary Range of Pay: $85,000 - $95,000

Base salary/hourly rate of pay will be based on the cost of labor for the city/state in which the new hire resides, at the time of hire.

UA offers competitive benefits: Profit sharing, Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K Safe Harbor Contribution, Stock Options, Flexible time-off (PTO/Sick Leave/Company Holiday Time-off), etc.

UA Mission: We exist to thrill and inspire music makers everywhere with timeless sound and impeccable craftsmanship, freeing the songs inside and allowing you to sound like the records you love.

UA Vision: In the future, music makers around the world will trust Universal Audio as a friend and creative partner, inspiring them to craft amazing records as naturally as playing their first instrument or singing their favorite song. The best home, project, and professional studios will feature most of the UA equipment from floor to ceiling — ranging from audio interfaces and guitar gear to microphones and software — all of it working together to deliver unrivaled sonics and operational symphony. Our customers will eagerly await each new UA product like a hit record or blockbuster movie, trusting that it may spark them to create the best music of their lives. In doing so, UA will become revered worldwide as the way that music is made.

Universal Audio is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. UA also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on these protected categories.

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Salary: 85k-95k USD

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Bachelor degree

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2 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

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United States +/- 0 hours

About Universal Audio

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At the heart of Universal Audio is a culture deeply rooted in a passion for music and the relentless pursuit of sonic perfection, a legacy ignited by Bill Putnam Sr. in 1958 and carried forward with vigor by his sons, Bill Putnam Jr. and James Putnam, since its re-founding in 1999. The company's mission, 'Inspiring Sound for Generations,' is more than a tagline; it's the driving force behind every piece of analog hardware meticulously hand-built in their Scotts Valley, California custom shop and every line of code in their world-renowned UAD Powered Plug-Ins. Universal Audio fosters an environment where craftsmanship, creativity, and continuous learning are paramount. They believe in creating deeply satisfying music-making products with unwavering authenticity and attention to detail, nurturing innovative thinking to craft tools that feel instantly classic. This dedication extends to their team, where kindness and respect are foundational, ensuring that every individual's contribution is valued and supported.

The team at Universal Audio understands musicians because they are musicians, engineers, and enthusiasts themselves, obsessed with the nuances of audio. This shared passion fuels their commitment to go to great lengths, often delving into 'audio archaeology,' to capture the spirit and soul of classic analog gear in both their hardware reissues and digital emulations. Their core values emphasize not just the technical excellence of their products but the artistic expression they enable. Universal Audio sees its role as a creative partner to music makers, providing tools that help artists manifest their vision and bring their songs to life. Whether it's through their iconic Apollo audio interfaces, which have become a new worldwide standard, their revered analog emulations, or their expanding range of microphones and UAFX pedals, the goal remains the same: to merge the best of vintage analog warmth with modern digital precision, empowering creators to sound like the records they love. This commitment to quality, innovation, and the artistic community has solidified Universal Audio's place as a leader in the pro audio industry for over six decades.

Employee benefits

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Music & Wellness

Perks related to music and wellness.

401(k) Plan

A 401(k) plan is offered to employees.

Stock Options

Stock options may be offered to employees.

Profit Sharing

Employees may be eligible for profit sharing.

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