Associate, Brand Guidelines

Job Description

The Brand, Identity and Look of the Games (BIL) team is responsible for overseeing the development and management of all LA28' visual identity. Our work defines how the Games are seen and remembered—through a variable emblem system, typography, color palette, imagery, patterns, and more—creating a brand experience that is bold, distinctive, and timeless.

The LA28 brand is the first-ever variable Olympic and Paralympic logo and has an ever-expanding inventory of design assets. Along with developing and managing the core identity, the BIL team is responsible for marquee Games design deliverables such as core graphic, pictograms, and torch in addition to internal creative services.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up final design files for distribution
• Develop versions of design files and brand assets for different stakeholders as needed
• Manage updates and distribution of brand assets and templates, ensuring accessibility for all stakeholders
• Organize and maintain design files in close collaboration with the Digital Asset Manager
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the LA28 Brand Guidelines for different stakeholders
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of milestone-specific guidelines (e.g., pictograms, mascot, medals, etc.) and official guides and documents (e.g., Games guides)
• Advice on best practices and optimizations throughout design projects

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
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of in-house or agency experience
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Figma
• Meticulous eye for accuracy, typography and design consistency
• Strong design portfolio with current work that showcases understanding of print and digital standards, color theory and editorial principles

Expectations

• Strong understanding of brand identity systems, toolkits, and guidelines
• Proficient layout design skills and file versioning
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with cross-functional teams
• Passion for sports branding and the Olympic & Paralympic movement

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art, design, a related field or equivalent work experience
• A portfolio submission is required

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $69,000.00 - $75,000.00. 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.

Benefits

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LA28 is committed to 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. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.