Graphic Designer - Album Artwork, Merch Design & Content Editing

Graphic Designer – Album Artwork, Content Video Editing & Merch Design

Judge & Jury Records is seeking a talented and versatile Graphic Artist with a strong creative eye and experience designing for music and artists. This role will focus on creating assets such as album and single artwork, merchandise, promotional graphics, basic video content, and other visual assets for our artists and label projects. This role begins with a short trial period, with the intention of transitioning the right candidate into a permanent position on our team.

The ideal candidate is highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and understands how to combine traditional design skills with modern AI tools. Candidates should also be capable of basic video editing and comfortable using CapCut, Adobe After Effects, or similar video-editing software.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable using AI as part of the creative process while still maintaining complete control over composition, typography, branding, and final execution. All work must be carefully refined and delivered at a polished, professional level.

Responsibilities

Design album covers, single artwork, and supporting release assetsCreate original merchandise designs for apparel and other physical productsDevelop promotional graphics for social media, digital advertising, websites, email campaigns, and printCreate and edit short-form videos, promotional clips, animated graphics, and other basic video contentUse AI tools creatively alongside traditional graphic-design techniquesEdit and enhance AI-generated images to correct imperfections and produce clean, professional artworkPrepare production-ready files for digital platforms, merchandise printing, packaging, and other physical formatsAdapt designs into multiple sizes and formats while maintaining visual consistencyCollaborate with our creative and marketing teams to develop concepts that reflect each artist’s identityManage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work within established deadlinesOrganize and maintain editable source filesRequired Qualifications

Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and IllustratorWilling to work outside of standard business hours as needed to accommodate release schedules, meet deadlines, and handle time-sensitive projects.Basic video-editing proficiency using CapCut, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar softwareExamples of previous work is requiredExperience creating album artwork, music-related graphics, or entertainment marketing materialsExperience in merch designs and vector artworkExperience incorporating AI tools into a professional design workflowStrong photo-editing, compositing, retouching and layout skillsAbility to identify and correct common issues in AI-generated artworkAbility to take creative direction, incorporate feedback, and work independentlyStrong attention to detail and file-preparation standardsReliable communication and the ability to meet deadlines with minimal follow-upPreferred Qualifications

Experience working with musicians, record labels, entertainment brands or merchandise companiesKnowledge of print production, color modes, bleed, resolution, separations, and merchandise specificationsExperience creating short-form videos and motion graphics for social mediaAn understanding of rock, alternative, and heavy-music visual stylesHow to Apply

Please submit examples and links to previous work. Samples should include relevant album or single artwork, merch designs, photo manipulation, promotional graphics, and any projects that demonstrate your graphic-design skills & techniques.

Please also include examples of video editing or motion graphics work, if available.

Applications submitted without examples of previous design work will not be considered.

Company DescriptionAbout Judge and Jury Records: Founded in 2019, Judge and Jury Records is a quickly growing Los Angeles-based record label featuring an in-house production team that consists of and was founded by multi platinum producer Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance, All-American Rejects, Hoobastank) and Neil Sanderson (drummer and songwriter of Three Days Grace). We aim to offer artists the best experience in the industry which is why at Judge & Jury, providing the highest quality production and services to our artists is paramount.