Director, Deluxe Catalog Production

Universal Music Group; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Fertility coverage

Wellbeing reimbursements

Student Loan Repayment

401(k)

Job summary

Universal Music Group seeks a Director of Catalog Production to lead the creation and fulfillment of iconic catalog releases, from deluxe vinyl box sets to special anniversary programs. You will partner with A&R, Creative, Marketing, D2C, and International teams to translate concepts into high-quality products and align physical and digital releases for global markets.

The role requires 5–7 years in music or design-driven product development, with a deep knowledge of physical printing,

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in music, entertainment, or design-driven product development.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support production of catalog releases including deluxe box sets and special anniversaries.
• Collaborate with A&R, Creative, Marketing, D2C, and International teams.
• Partner with printers, mastering studios, and supply chain to ensure quality.
• Manage artwork prep, pre-press, mastering, and delivery.
• Track production timelines across multiple releases.
• Explore new materials and packaging to elevate fan experience.
• Coordinate digital companion releases and align digital/physical versions.

Skills

Music industry experience

Creative production

Cross-functional collaboration

Digital/physical product knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

UMG production workflows

Job description

Universal Music Group seeks a Director of Catalog Production to lead the creation and fulfillment of iconic catalog releases, from deluxe vinyl box sets to special anniversary programs. You will partner with A&R, Creative, Marketing, D2C, and International teams to translate concepts into high-quality products and align physical and digital releases for global markets.

The role requires 5–7 years in music or design-driven product development, with a deep knowledge of physical printing,