I am a dedicated art director and project manager with over 18 years of experience driving creative projects across music labels and publishing. I specialize in artist development, production oversight, and international marketing strategies, coordinating teams and stakeholders to deliver compelling campaigns and high-quality releases. I thrive in collaborative environments, bridging creative and commercial goals, building lasting relationships with artists, writers, promoters, and partners, and leading end-to-end campaigns from briefing to release.

Brian Colin

I am a dedicated art director and project manager with over 18 years of experience driving creative projects across music labels and publishing. I specialize in artist development, production oversight, and international marketing strategies, coordinating teams and stakeholders to deliver compelling campaigns and high-quality releases. I thrive in collaborative environments, bridging creative and commercial goals, building lasting relationships with artists, writers, promoters, and partners, and leading end-to-end campaigns from briefing to release.

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I am a dedicated art director and project manager with over 18 years of experience driving creative projects across music labels and publishing. I specialize in artist development, production oversight, and international marketing strategies, coordinating teams and stakeholders to deliver compelling campaigns and high-quality releases.

I thrive in collaborative environments, bridging creative and commercial goals, building lasting relationships with artists, writers, promoters, and partners, and leading end-to-end campaigns from briefing to release.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent

Work Experience

Press Relations / Public Relations at One Little Indian
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Public relations work including writing bios and newsletters for artists and catalogs
Production Assistant at Téléphone Sonne
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2010
Production assistant on various projects (interactive, public services, performances) including multiple showings and collaborations
Marketing Assistant at Barclay | Universal
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Management of TV and radio marketing campaigns, creation of posters and advertisements, vendor coordination
Marketing / Publishing Project Manager at Belle Ville Music
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Album production and project oversight; recording sessions and budget monitoring; marketing strategy and coordination with the promotions department; relations with SACEM and catalog songwriters/ composers; collaboration with sync teams and agency representations
International Label Manager at Cooperative (PIAS Coop in France)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Marketing and retail strategies for PIAS labels in France; distribution management for all PIAS labels in France; liaison with French promoters for art ists on our roster
Senior A&R – Project Manager – International Operations Lead at Capitol | Universal
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2024
Artistic direction and project leadership; artist signings; overseeing international operations and production oversight; maintaining contractual and licensing processes; coordinating cross-functional teams
Manager and Publisher at Independent
January 1, 2016 - Present
Artists: Tiken Jah Fakoly, Jean Sylvain Le Gouic, Arnaud Ottignon, and others; development of marketing strategies and promotional plans; artist relations and development; touring and event coordination; contract management

Education

French Baccalauréat, Economic and Social track at Lycée de Montgeron
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Foreign Languages at Sorbonne University
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate