Senior Associate, Design-Look and Signage

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.   

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.   

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them. 

Senior Associate, Design-Look And Signage:

The Senior Associate, Design – Look and Signage will play a pivotal role in translating the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games’ brand identity into Diverse-scale environmental applications across competition and non-competition venues. Embedded within the Look & Signage (LNS) Design Studio, this role is responsible for designing, documenting, and delivering scalable systems that merge functional signage with brand ethos, ensuring every execution achieves the highest fidelity possible. 

This designer will develop environmental graphics for a variety of building types and large-scale applications including field of play, Athlete surrounding elements, spectator environments, and supporting infrastructure, across diverse materials and formats. They will transform brand identity into executable kits of parts and documentation for multiple stakeholders, enabling seamless delivery of consistent, operationally viable Look & Signage systems. 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, LNS Design Studio, the Senior Designer will collaborate with multiple Functional Areas (FAs) including Venue & Infrastructure, Sport Equipment, Brand, IFA, and other FAs to ensure design solutions are functional, executable, and integrated into venue operations. 

This role requires advanced technical skills (Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp or CAD for scaled applications), operational awareness, and the ability to move fluidly between design intent and execution on the ground and on site.   

Key Responsibilities:

Environmental Graphic Design & Delivery 

• Develop design concepts and mockups for review and presentation purposes, with the ability to evolve those concepts into production-ready artwork and fully executable design elements.
• Translate the Games-wide brand identity into environmental and signage systems that scale across a variety of venues and architectural conditions. 
• Develop kits of parts, guidelines, and drawing sets to convey brand and functional messaging in physical space. 
• Ensure Look & Signage executions meet operational needs, material constraints, and architectural scale while maintaining visual consistency. 
• Provide design feasibility feedback for placement, materials, and fabrication methods. 
• Oversee, manage and develop Venue Design Books and art files for production. 

Venue Integration & Planning 

• Partner with Brand, Venue & Infrastructure and other FAs to integrate Look & Signage solutions into architectural plans and operational timelines.
• Maintain and update venue-specific scope documents, reflecting design evolution and operational changes. 
• Participate in venue walkthroughs and readiness exercises, ensuring environmental graphics are accurately planned and represented. 

Games-Time Operations

• Transition into an on-site role during Games- Load In time to oversee installation, quality control, and decommissioning of Look & Signage assets. 
• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers, ensuring execution aligns with brand standards, approved design intent, and delivery timelines. 
• Act as the venue-level design liaison, resolving issues in real time in collaboration with Venue Management and central LNS leadership. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Brand, Venue Infrastructure, Scoping Managers, and other relevant FAs to align Look & Signage with operational and experiential goals.
• Clearly communicate design plans to stakeholders through presentations, documentation, and reviews. 
• Support integration of functional signage and wayfinding into brand-led environmental graphics, ensuring both clarity and visual impact. 

Reporting & Documentation

• Provide consistent updates to the Senior Manager, LNS Design Studio, including progress reports, risks, and design adjustments. 
• Contribute to the central knowledge base by documenting best practices and lessons learned for future Games planning. 
• Champion cohesive and brand-driven visual experiences across all venues. 

Background & Qualifications:

• 4+ years of professional experience in environmental graphic design, architecture, or experiential design, with a strong focus on large-scale building applications.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and working knowledge of SketchUp or CAD for scaled venue drawings. 
• Proven experience translating brand identity into physical applications across multiple materials and architectural conditions. 
• Strong ability to balance creative intent with operational feasibility. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience coordinating across multiple teams and stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated experience in managing design delivery at scale, ideally in sports, entertainment, or other large-scale public events. 
• Film or television experience a plus  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Ability to work on-site in an open office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Occasional travel for site visits (up to 15-20%)

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree – design related field a bonus 

Expectations:

• Innovative Approach – Ability to identify opportunities, develop new ideas and execute on concepts while managing to a budget and fixed timelines 
• Influencing Skills - Ability to drive organizational alignment through collaboration.  Positive attitude – ability to prioritize and process stress to keep the team positive through difficult times.  
• Deep commitment to centering the tenets of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout all facets of work 
• Flexible Approach – Ability to roll with the transitional nature of the organization as it grows and establishes itself over the next 4 years 
• Challenger Mindset – Inclination to drive ongoing improvement in people and process 
• Digital Acumen – Fluency in established digital design tools and practices coupled with an understanding of emerging technologies and how and when to engage them  

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $73,000.00-95,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.