Marshall Group AB (publ)

Marshall Group is the audio, tech, and design powerhouse uniting musicians and music lovers through genre-breaking innovation. Our flagship brand, Marshall, is uniquely positioned with over 60 years of rock ‘n’ roll attitude on stage, at home, and on the go. Our iconic products are brought to life by a dedicated team of 800 passionate employees and sold in over 90 markets worldwide. ** This is a full-time, 6-month freelance position ** What you’ll do: We’re looking for someone with the experience to lead our most important global product launches, develop brand-building and tactical concepts and ideas, and oversee art direction across all channels (print, film, social, POS, festivals, and guerrilla marketing). We’re an authentic brand deeply rooted in the music community, so most of our communications feature talent with connections to music in various ways. Beyond a strong visual eye, key skills include an interest in music and culture, as well as the ability to present and visualize ideas for stakeholders. Roles & Responsibilities: • Create visually compelling campaigns that blend technology with lifestyle storytelling across digital, social, retail, and experiential platforms. • Develop original assets for .com, social media, email, packaging, product launches, events, and physical retail environments. • Lead by example by approaching concept development with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to explore new directions. • Work closely with project managers, production managers, copywriters designers, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive campaign experiences. • Collaborate with producers, stylists, photographers, and videographers to bring creative concepts to life. • Ensure all creative output aligns with brand identity, campaign objectives, and platform-specific best practices. • Translate campaign briefs and brand strategies into clear creative concepts with minimal oversight. • Support on-set art direction and assist in overseeing post-production (retouching, editing, motion). • Present ideas and creative rationale with confidence and impact to internal teams and stakeholders. • Contribute to the development and refinement of brand visual standards. • Provide constructive feedback that supports the growth and development of other creatives. • Stay current on cultural trends, design innovations, and emerging technologies to inform and inspire creative direction. • Lead and mentor art directors, fostering a collaborative, open, and curious team culture • Balance leadership with hands-on work, stepping in when needed to deliver high-quality outcomes. Who we’re looking for: * Ability to conceptualize and develop immersive brand experiences across multiple channels (retail, digital, social, events). * Strong visual storytelling and creative direction skills, translating ideas into compelling presentations and executions. * Proficiency in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar) Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working closely with designers, art directors, and stakeholders to bring ideas to life. * Strong project management and problem-solving abilities, ensuring creative concepts align with budget, feasibility, and brand strategy. You probably have the following experiences & skills: * Degree in design, advertising, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). * 5+ years of experience in experiential marketing, brand activations, or campaign development within an agency or in-house creative team. * Proven track record of developing and executing 360° brand experiences, including retail activations, digital touchpoints, and live events. * Experience working with cross-functional teams, including designers, strategists, producers, and external partners. * Strong understanding of brand storytelling and consumer engagement in both physical and digital environments. Our pledge: We thrive to foster an inclusive workplace and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or marital status. We firmly believe that Marshall thrives when our employees do, leading to better experiences for our consumers. Does this sound like you? We look forward to reviewing your application!

Marshall Group is the audio, tech, and design powerhouse uniting musicians and music lovers through genre-breaking innovation. Our flagship brand, Marshall, is uniquely positioned with over 60 years of rock ‘n’ roll attitude on stage, at home, and on the go. Our iconic products are brought to life by a dedicated team of 800 passionate employees and sold in over 90 markets worldwide. ** This is a full-time, 6-month freelance position ** What you’ll do: We're looking for someone with the experience to lead the creative concept for all our physical channels (retail, experiential, events, trade shows and pop-ups), from first mood board to finished space. You'll set the experience principles and design foundations that make every Marshall space feel unmistakably ours, and lead global concepts for brand stores and shop-in-shops. We're an authentic brand deeply rooted in the music community, so our spaces are designed to feel like a stage for music and culture, not just a place to buy products. Beyond a strong visual and spatial eye, key skills include an interest in music, culture and interior design, an understanding of how people move through and experience a space, and the ability to visualise and present ideas, using AI and 3D tools to mock up and iterate quickly. You'll work closely with industrial designers, agencies and production partners to bring concepts to life. Roles & Responsibilities: * Lead concept development and art direction for brand stores, shop-in-shops, retail tours and trade shows, from mood board to in-store mock-up * Define and maintain the experience principles and design foundations (brand expression, storytelling, product hierarchy, materials, light and interaction) * Shape floor plans and the experience strategy for each space * Work closely with industrial designers, agencies and production partners to make concepts buildable through construction-true mock-ups, renders and fixtures * Create and maintain toolkits and guidelines, and onboard internal teams and external agencies on them * Review adaptations against concept and guidelines * Write creative briefs for our global retail agency when needed, and brief and review production partners and external talent * Mock up ideas and spaces early, using AI, 3D and render tools, in line with Marshall's brand, IP and AI guidelines * Guide designers and freelancers on final artwork * Work with local markets, Retail, Packaging, E-com and the wider creative team (AD, designers, copywriters, motion) to keep executions consistent * Stay up to date on cultural and retail trends, and take a proactive approach to own skill development Who we’re looking for: * Strong conceptual storytelling, typography and layout skills * Able to present, explain and educate on concepts, and onboard internal teams and external agencies on toolkits and guidelines * Works independently and as creative lead together with industrial designers, GlobalChannel, agencies and local markets * Runs multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment * Strong eye for detail, quality and physical experiences, from mood board to golden sample review * Understanding of motion and content for in-store screens and social * Passionate about music, consumer electronics and about strengthening Marshall's challenger position with breakthrough creative * Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience You probably have the following experiences & skills: * 8+ years in art direction and/or experiential design, ideally from both agency and in-house * Experience in interior design, retail environments and VM, with a strong sense of space, materials and customer flow * Experience with floor plans and experience strategy: how customers move through, discover and experience a space * 360° omnichannel experience, connecting events, PR, media and social with retail * Experience defining experience principles, design systems, toolkits and guidelines for retail, experiential or events * Experience writing creative briefs and leading external agencies and production partners * Experience working closely with industrial designers, with an understanding of how fixtures are built and adapted to budget * Experience from a Tech, Lifestyle or similar consumer brand; consumer goods retail or e-com a plus * Adobe Creative Suite / Figma and hands-on AI visualisation tools (e.g. Midjourney, Adobe Firefly); basic 3D/render skills a plus Our pledge: We thrive to foster an inclusive workplace and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or marital status. We firmly believe that Marshall thrives when our employees do, leading to better experiences for our consumers. Does this sound like you? We look forward to reviewing your application!

Marshall Group is the audio, tech, and design powerhouse uniting musicians and music lovers through genre-breaking innovation. Our flagship brand, Marshall, is uniquely positioned with over 60 years of rock ‘n’ roll attitude on stage, at home, and on the go. Our iconic products are brought to life by a dedicated team of 800 passionate employees and sold in over 90 markets worldwide. Location: Stockholm or London What you’ll do: As Director, Strategic Partnerships, you will lead Marshall’s global collaboration and strategic partnership agenda, identifying opportunities that strengthen the brand’s relevance, credibility, and long-term growth through authentic participation in the wider cultural ecosystem. Reporting to the VP Brand Marketing, you will define the global strategy for brand collaborations, long-term partnerships, and brand ambassador programmes. Every partnership should reinforce Marshall’s brand purpose, music heritage, and long-term positioning. You'll act as a key external representative of Marshall, building and maintaining a strong global network across culture, creativity, entertainment, lifestyle, and commercial ecosystems. This role will unlock partnerships that create meaningful value for both Marshall and our partners. Working closely with regional teams and cross-functional stakeholders, you’ll provide the strategic direction, frameworks, and guidance needed to bring partnerships to life consistently and effectively across markets and categories. Roles & Responsibilities: Collaboration & Strategic Partnership Leadership * Lead Marshall's global collaboration and strategic partnership strategy across brand collaborations and long term strategic partnerships. * Develop the partnership strategy, principles, and success criteria in alignment with Marshall's long term brand direction. * Identify and prioritise partnership opportunities that strengthen brand relevance, cultural credibility, and commercial impact. * Build and manage a balanced portfolio of strategic partnerships and collaborations. * Support Marshall's global brand ambassador strategy for cultural voices outside music, complementing the musician strategy led by Artist Relations and Music Platforms. Cultural Partnership Strategy * Define how Marshall participates meaningfully within the wider cultural ecosystem while remaining true to the brand's purpose and heritage. * Translate brand direction into clear frameworks and guardrails for cultural participation in close partnership with the Senior Integrated Marketing Manager, Brand. * Guide internal teams and external partners in applying Marshall's brand direction consistently across collaborations. Cross-functional & Regional Support * Partner with regional and cross-functional teams to activate partnership strategies effectively across categories and markets. * Support campaign planning, creative briefing, and strategic guidance for key collaborations and partnerships. * Ensure partnership work is connected to broader integrated marketing plans and the overall brand narrative. Product Strategy Influence & Brand Direction * Define the strategic intent for collaboration and partnership opportunities that influence future product and brand experiences. * Partner with Product and Commercial teams to ensure partnership opportunities are considered early in roadmap planning. * Support VP, Brand Marketing in governance and prioritisation for brand led collaboration opportunities across the product roadmap. * Maintain strategic ownership while partnering with Product teams through development and delivery. Thought Leadership & External Representation * Act as a senior external representative of the Marshall brand, building and maintaining relationships across cultural, creative, entertainment, and commercial communities. * Bring forward looking perspectives on partnerships, collaboration, and cultural trends to inform brand and business strategy. * Represent Marshall in senior-level discussions with collaborators, partners, and industry leaders. Who we’re looking for: * Strong strategic leadership and decision-making capability, with the ability to set long-term direction and guard brand integrity. * Deep understanding of brand building through culture, partnerships, and collaborations. * Excellent stakeholder leadership skills, able to influence at senior levels across Brand, Product, Commercial, and regional teams. * Confident external representative and thought leader, comfortable leading senior-level partner and collaborator discussions. * Ability to balance creative ambition with commercial and operational realities. * Clear communicator with strong judgement, able to provide clarity and direction in complex environments. You probably have the following experiences & skills: * 8-10+ years’ experience in strategic partnerships within global consumer, lifestyle, or cultural brands. * Senior leadership experience defining and leading collaboration, partnership, or brand-led cultural strategies at a global level. * Proven track record of shaping brand direction through partnerships, collaborations, ambassador programs, and brand-led initiatives beyond traditional marketing. * Strong experience operating within complex, matrixed global organisations, setting governance, priorities, and decision-making frameworks. * Established external network across creative, cultural, lifestyle, and commercial communities, with experience unlocking high-impact brand opportunities. Our pledge: We thrive to foster an inclusive workplace and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or marital status. We firmly believe that Marshall thrives when our employees do, leading to better experiences for our consumers. We encourage applications from all over the world. To enable transitioning from another country for a role at Marshall, we offer re-location support. This support is tailored for each role but always includes visa/work permit application, local authority registration, and home finding service. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Does this sound like you? We look forward to reviewing your application!