Company Description Submerged Records is an independent music company focused on discovering, producing, and promoting emerging and established artists. The label values creative expression, high-quality audio and visual production, and strong connections with listeners across digital and physical platforms. Team members collaborate closely to build artist brands, design engaging online experiences, and support releases through thoughtful storytelling and design. Submerged Records offers a creative environment where design, music, and technology intersect to shape how audiences experience artists and their work.
Role Description The Web Designer will be responsible for designing, updating, and maintaining Submerged Records’ website and related artist pages to ensure a visually compelling, user-friendly experience. Day-to-day tasks include creating layouts and graphics, building responsive web pages, collaborating with marketing and artist teams to translate brand concepts into digital designs, and optimizing site structure for usability and performance. The role will also include preparing assets for campaigns and releases, ensuring consistent visual identity across web properties, and staying current with design and front-end trends in the music and entertainment space. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Halifax, NS.
Qualifications
- Strong Web Design and Responsive Web Design skills, with the ability to create visually engaging and user-centered layouts.
- Graphic Design and Graphics skills for developing high-quality visual assets, imagery, and branding elements.
- Front-End Development skills (e.g., HTML, CSS, basic JavaScript) to implement designs and ensure cross-browser compatibility.
- Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar) and image-editing software (such as Photoshop or Illustrator).
- Understanding of UX/UI principles, accessibility best practices, and mobile-first design.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience in web design, graphic design, or a related field.
- Experience in music, entertainment, or creative industries is an asset but not required.
