Mid Designer

Music is Universal It’s the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the world’s leading music company. From A&R to finance, legal to digital, sales to marketing, Universal Music is the place to grow and develop your career within a truly commercial and innovative business that leads in everything it does. Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities.

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About the opportunity

Apple Corps Ltd. was founded in 1968 to oversee The Beatles’ creative and business interests. It initially served as the new outlet for The Beatles’ own recordings as well as the music of a wide-ranging roster of artists, all brought to the label personally by the band (individually and/or collectively). Apple Corps’ mission celebrates artistry in an inclusive, creative environment. Since its inception, the company has encompassed music, publishing, merchandise, electronic and film enterprises.

For almost six decades, Apple Corps Ltd. has helped to bring The Beatles music to billions of fans in pioneering, creative manners, decade after decade. Apple Corps and Universal Music Group UK are coming together to build a dedicated team focused on shaping the next chapter of Beatles product, ecommerce, retail and customer experience. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of music, culture, creativity, commerce and fan experience.

The Beatles remain one of the most important and influential creative forces in the world, with a legacy that continues to inspire fans across generations. This team will create exceptional products, experiences and customer journeys for Beatles fans globally. From product design and packaging to retail, ecommerce, trading and fan engagement, every touchpoint must reflect the creativity, quality and cultural significance associated with The Beatles.

Recruitment

Process

These roles are employed by Apple Corps Ltd. The Universal Music Group UK Talent Acquisition team will manage the recruitment process in collaboration with Apple Corps and the wider UMG team.

Role purpose

The Mid-weight Designer is responsible for developing creative concepts and delivering high-quality design execution across products, graphics, packaging, and marketing materials. The role supports senior designers and creative leads, ensuring brand consistency, technical accuracy, and smooth delivery from concept through to production. This is a hands‑on design role that requires strong attention to detail, solid technical capability, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Key

responsibilities

• Design Development
  • Create and develop design concepts across products, graphics, packaging, and marketing materials following the brand’s creative direction.
  • Contribute ideas during brainstorming, range development, and design reviews.
• Photography Management
  • Manage pack-shot and product photography requirements, including preparing briefs for external photographers and coordinating…