ESP Careers

ESP CAREERS: BE PART OF THE BEST

Located in North Hollywood, CA, The ESP Guitar Company is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of quality musical instruments. ESP brands include ESP Custom Shop, ESP Original Series, ESP/LTD Signature Series, ESP USA, ESP E-II, and LTD. We are always looking for motivated people who have a passion about music and the tools used to make it. ESP has been named as one of the fastest growing guitar manufacturers. Our employees enjoy excellent compensation and benefits, a casual musician-friendly work environment, and much more.

The ESP Guitar Company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS AT ESP

TITLE: ARTIST RELATIONS & MARKETING ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY

  • The Artist Relations & Marketing Assistant will work alongside ESP’s artist relations and marketing teams to help in many areas of the company’s marketing/advertising efforts. A strong emphasis will be placed on coordination of social media messaging across multiple platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and more); performing tasks to assist in artist-focused promotions, content creation, and order entry; duties pertaining to the brand’s digital marketing campaigns; and analysis of industry/competitive trends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Continual coordination with the artist relationsteam to help handle artist needs/requests.
  • Participation and contribution in all ESP marketing initiatives.
  • Creation of compelling social media posts across multiple platforms.
  • Analysis, measurement, and reporting of social media effort effectiveness.
  • Analysis, measurement, and reporting of content on ESP web site.
  • Ability to create professional written and image content.
  • Assisting at in-person activities such as trade shows or sponsored events.
  • Assisting with artist video and photo shoots / content creation
  • Basic skills in Photoshop and video editing tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Basic knowledge of guitar/musical instrument industry required (previous direct experience a plus).
  • Strong understanding and experience in social media marketing.
  • Skills and background in general business tools (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
  • Strong writing skills required.
  • Capable skills in photo and video editing.
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or Music School education preferred but not required.

STARTING PAY: $65K Annual Salary

Inquire about this position at HR@espguitars.com

TITLE: PAINT TECH/BUFFER

JOB SUMMARY

  • Perform guitar manufacturing duties in the paint/buffing department at ESP USA Guitar Manufacturing Facility, focusing on sanding and buffing clearcoat finished guitars to specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Sand and buff clearcoat finished guitars using hand sanders and buffing machines
  • Process guitars to specifications, removing paint imperfections within tolerances
  • Prepare surfaces for buffing and maintain daily production quotas
  • Demonstrate urgency in completing orders to meet production goals
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience sanding/buffing/polishing urethane and polyester resin clear coated finishes (highly preferred)
  • Guitar manufacturing experience in fast-paced production environment (highly preferred)
  • Surface preparation and painting experience (guitars, autobody, cabinet finishing)
  • Basic to intermediate paint processing knowledge for production quotas
  • Familiarity with orbital sanders, buffing wheels, and related tools
  • High attention to detail and quality control
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and time management skills
  • Ability to multitask and work effectively in a team environment
  • Commitment to maintaining clean, safe working conditions
  • Must speak, read, and write English fluently
  • Adherence to company safety policies required

STARTING PAY: $18-$19/HR

Inquire about this position at HR@espguitars.com

TITLE: WOOD SHOP TECH

JOB SUMMARY

  • Perform the day-to-day responsibilities and duties of guitar manufacturing within the wood shop of the ESP USA Guitar Manufacturing Facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Process wood to specifications using machinery such as jointers, planers, thickness sanders, and bandsaws
  • Verifying specifications of processed lumber
  • Assist in the construction and assembly of guitars
  • Verify calculations and alignments of all components
  • Operate hand sanders and sanding tools to prepare surfaces of wood for finishing
  • Remove imperfections in surfaces wood and ensure all specifications are within tolerances
  • Maintain a quota of pieces assembled or prepared per day, set by Wood Shop Supervisor
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Basic to intermediate knowledge of wood processing in a production setting to meet both weekly and monthly goals/quotas
  • Basic knowledge of wood shop machinery such as jointers, planers, thickness sanders, bandsaws, presses, routers, and other tooling
  • Beginner to intermediate experience in wood sanding/shaping/cutting/gluing
  • High attention to detail
  • Monitor sanding process to ensure quality and efficiency
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to maintain a consistent teamwork mentality
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to keep and maintain a clean and safe working environment
  • Must adhere to company safety policies
  • Must speak, read and write English

STARTING PAY: $18-$19/HR

Inquire about this position at HR@espguitars.com

TITLE: GUITAR TECH

JOB SUMMARY

  • Perform inspection of new instruments in the Quality Control Department at ESP Guitars USA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Quality Control inspection/setup of electric and acoustic instruments
  • Maintain a quota of instruments inspected/setup on a daily basis to meet department goals
  • Diagnose problems and trouble-shooting on a regular basis
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years guitar or bass playing experience
  • Basic to intermediate knowledge of guitar setup and maintenance to meet daily goals/quotas
  • Education in guitar set-up and maintenance is a plus
  • Basic knowledge of tools used for guitar setup and maintenance
  • High attention to detail
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to maintain a consistent teamwork mentality
  • Ability to keep and maintain a clean and safe working environment
  • Must adhere to company safety policies
  • Must speak, read and write English

STARTING PAY: $18-$19/HR

Inquire about this position at HR@espguitars.com