• Drive development of clean, efficient, industry-leading interface designs from conceptualization through implementation and documentation


• Lead application UI, interaction design and integration of site features


• Work closely with the engineering and marketing teams to ensure the delicate balance between usability, design, and programming for our unique web based product and services.


• Lead and develop conceptual diagrams and flow-charts, wire-frames and mockups, and interactive prototypes to communicate interaction design with both users and internal stakeholders.


• Assist product management in authoring functional interaction requirements specifications


• Collaborate with branding and graphics specialists to support the visual style of Sonicbids.com

• 5-7 years of experience with consumer-oriented web sites, extensive experience in both technology and design


• BSCS or equivalent degree; MS in Human Factors, information design or related field a plus


• Solid knowledge of Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Visio (or Balsamiq), HTML, CSS, and JavaScript


• Strong prototyping skills, both paper and interactive


• Demonstrated experience conducting user research and using web analytics to inform web decisions


• Detailed knowledge of user experience best practices


• Excellent verbal and written communications skills as well as a keen attention to detail


• Motivated and eager to learn – desire to learn other leading-edge web technologies, latest design software and other industry standards or trends


• Knowledge of SEO best practices a plus

This is your chance to join a startup in one of the most exciting industries on Earth! We are looking for a complete rock star to come help us build out the best applications and experiences in the industry and help us change the game. This is your chance to do interesting work with a great group of people while we try to change the world in our own small way.

You will join a tight-knit team of developers and help to define the direction our technology solutions take including everything from platform choices to system architecture and experience design. If you are looking to make a difference, this is your chance.

• Build awesome software


• Mentor other team members


• Drive selection of the right platforms, tools and solutions


• Take ownership of large parts of the functional capabilities of our site


• Obsess about user experiences


• Help us refine our development processes as a team over time

• Godlike software engineering skills demonstrated in past experience solving interesting problems in a web context.


• Ability to make the environment less chaotic and deliver software.


• Demonstrated ability to release software successfully.


• Complete mastery of at least one programming language/environment (preferably C# or Java). At least comfortable working in .NET.


• Ideally 5-8 years of experience.


• BSCS or equivalent degree or a good story.


• Heaping loads of enthusiasm.

This is your chance to join a startup in one of the most exciting industries on Earth! We are looking for a complete rock star to come help us build out the best applications and experiences in the industry and help us change the game. This is your chance to do interesting work with a great group of people while we try to change the world in our own small way.

You will join a tight-knit team of developers and help to define the direction our technology solutions take including everything from platform choices to system architecture and experience design. If you are looking to make a difference, this is your chance.

• Build awesome software


• Help drive selection of the right platforms, tools and solutions


• Take ownership of large parts of the functional capabilities of our site


• Obsess about user experiences


• Help us refine our development processes as a team over time

• Godlike software engineering skills demonstrated in past experience solving interesting problems in a web context.


• Ability to function even when the world is somewhat chaotic.


• Demonstrated ability to release software successfully.


• Complete mastery of at least one programming language/environment (preferably C# or Java). At least comfortable working in .NET.


• Ideally 2-5 years of experience.


• BSCS or equivalent degree or a good story.


• Heaping loads of enthusiasm.

Sonicbids is seeking a Director, Member Engagement. The Director, Member Engagement will focus on defining, building the business cases for, and implementing marketing programs that promote Sonicbids’ products and retain existing members. This is a role that requires the willingness and ability to get things done in a hands-on, roll-up your sleeves way, while also being able to operate at a strategic, “big picture” level.

• Use data-driven, analytical insights in order to continually understand and refine how we retain our most profitable set of member relationships, and potentially re-engage past members.


• Drive revenue by developing business cases around proposed new programs and product enhancements; prioritize those ventures; lead the team accountable for executing them; measure program success, and continually seek out opportunities for improvement.


• Drive member retention by developing messages that speak to our member base effectively at every stage of their relationship with us - from getting them to engage in the Sonicbids community to considering upgrading their membership and beyond. Understand what touch points are appropriate for emerging bands looking for their first gig or a promoter looking to identify talent for their event, competition, licensing opportunities, etc.


• Engage members by understanding their buying attitudes, drivers and needs in order to build loyalty through a collection of positive experiences.


• Report on marketing ROI through our CMS and email (LyrisHQ) programs.


• Drive revenue by collaborating with product, technology, marketing and member relations teams on ad hoc and ongoing projects as necessary.


• Perform work in a positive and professional manner.

We’re seeking someone with superior strategic marketing experience and a customer-centric mindset. Someone with proven management experience, a killer set of analytical skills, and a proven track record of driving results.

• At least 7-10 years work experience in marketing or related field


• Prior marketing experience at an established technology or services company preferred


• Superior analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail


• Data-driven and results-oriented


• Knowledge and use of website analytics tools


• Knowledge and use of SEO


• Experience with social media a plus


• Experience with a website CMS and email marketing tools (LyrisHQ, Exact Target, Eloqua, etc.) is required


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, dynamic work environment


• Comfortable in an entrepreneurial atmosphere with a progressive approach and need for player/coach-type managers


• Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring teams


• Music industry experience is a huge plus, passion for music is a must

Sonicbids is seeking a creative hands-on Senior Designer. The position will be highly involved in all aspects of the job cycle from concept through production. The Senior Designer is part of a creative team and will be primarily focused on web and product design (www.sonicbids.com), working closely with both product and engineering.

In addition, the Senior Designer will participate in the concepting and creation of other design deliverables, including support of Sonicbids branded marketing programs for a wide range of clients (www.sonicbids.com/brandedmarketing).

The ideal candidate will be well schooled in web design (print design is a plus). This position is full-time on-site at our offices in Boston, MA.

• Deliver quick and detailed design, often on multiple projects simultaneously


• Enhance user experience by collaborating effectively with product managers, UX designers and developers


• Develop marketing website and/or product designs, deliver other design projects on an ad-hoc basis


• Manages and implements brand guidelines in order to ensure consistency and quality of Sonicbids’ brand (www.sonicbids.com/guidelines)


• Supports branded marketing team (www.sonicbids.com/brandedmarketing) with creative concepting and execution (includes working with another designer)


• Performs work in a positive and professional manner

• 5-7 years work experience as a designer


• Solid command of the latest versions of MAC CS3 including strong working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and Dreamweaver


• Ability to code HTML (front end)


• Exceptional attention to detail


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, dynamic work environment


• Knowledge and use of social media


• Flash experience a major plus


• Experience on both client side and agency side a plus


• Prior design experience at an established technology company preferred


• Music industry experience is a huge plus, passion for music is a must

We’re looking for a sales guru. Someone who keeps the team wanting to come in and blow the doors off sales goals every day. A person who can establish goals – and loves to exceed them. Someone who hates to lose, and rolls up their sleeves to figure out how to win new business and keep existing customers coming back for more. Someone who can manage all the details and moving parts of a sales process, but never loses sight of the big picture. A sales leader who is a true champion of people development. Is this you? If so, you could be our next Sales Manager/Director.

• Establishes annual and quarterly sales objectives in conjunction with the leadership team, and develops plans to meet or beat them.


• Rolls up their sleeves to actively manage an inside sales team, serving as coach and motivator, ensuring everyone has what they need to find and close new and profitable gig listings for the Sonicbids musician community.


• Manages the promoter relationship team to ensure a high level of promoter happiness and renewal of contracts.


• Defines clear ways to track and measure the team’s efforts, both to gain insight about productivity, but also to deliver process improvements that drive additional revenue.


• Provides visibility into sales performance/revenue generation by managing outward selling components of the Salesforce.com CRM system, including generating daily, weekly and quarterly pipeline and dashboard reports for the sales and leadership teams.


• Personally drives revenue by establishing and renewing new business.


• Performs work in a positive and professional manner.

• Solid knowledge of business, sales, marketing and negotiation tactics. Minimum of 5-7 years outside or inside (non-retail) sales experience required with a proven track record of success.


• Minimum 3-5 years of directly managing a sales team in a high growth environment (e.g. scaled a team up from 1-2 people to 10-20).


• Ability to inspire a sales team to meet or exceed their goals by instilling structure/putting checks and balances in place, but also through a solid set of nurturing/mentoring skills.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation and deal-closing skills, and the ability to pass those skills and “tricks of the trade” along to team members.


• Strong organizational skills and the ability to be hawk-like when it comes to details, yet keep an eye on the bigger picture and goals of the sales organization.


• Must be able to learn quickly and work in fast-paced and creative work environment.


• Excellent people, relationship-building and interpersonal skills. Performs work in a positive, professional manner.


• Proficiency with Salesforce.com required.


• Concert booking or other music industry experience a big plus. Prior work experience with a VC-backed company is ideal.