Associate Architectural Designer at LA28 in Los Angeles, CA

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

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The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Associate Architectural Designer

The Associate Architectural Designer is part of the Brand Design team.  The Brand Design team is responsible for shaping and maintaining LA28’s visual identity, ensuring a cohesive and impactful brand presence across all platforms and touchpoints. This includes a variable emblem system, typography, color palette, imagery, patterns, environments and more—elements that work together to create a distinctive and memorable brand experience. 

Beyond developing and managing the visual brand, the team also leads key Games design initiatives, including brand venue application, podiums, and cauldron. Additionally, they provide internal creative services to support the broader organization, bringing the spirit of LA28 to life through thoughtful and strategic design.  

The Brand Design team is looking for a versatile and detail-oriented Associate Architectural Designer reporting to Sr Manager, 3D Environmental Design, to support a wide range of creative needs across the organization. While contributing to key Games deliverables, this role will primarily focus on applying the brand to venues, events, activations and industrial design projects, ensuring brand consistency and excellence across all touchpoints. 

The ideal candidate is a multi-skilled environmental designer, capable of working across a variety of mediums, including sketches, mood boards, Conceptual Design, 3D modeling, rendering, mock-ups, and more. They should bring thoughtful, professional design skills, along with strong organization, time management, and communication abilities. 

This role requires someone who is comfortable managing their own workload, prioritizing projects as they come in, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, on-brand design solutions 

The Associate Architectural Designer will report to and work closely with our Sr. Manager of Brand Design and collaborate with the larger Brand Design team, key partners throughout the Marketing team, the Look and Signage Team, and across the organization.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal teams on project concepts 
• Determine style and brand interpretation for environmental design elements and spaces 
• Research related past games, sporting events, fashion and art 
• Develop sketches, mood boards, conceptual designs, 3D models (Rhino), Renderings (Vray), and mock-ups  
• Advise on best practices and optimizations throughout design projects 
• Present designs to stakeholders and applicable teams  
• Implement feedback and changes when appropriate 
• QA designs for errors  
• Work alongside Look and Signage Team and/or pass final design to Look and Signage Team for release
• Take part in the exploration and production of digital and physical brand artifacts and materials 
• Pull together elements that bring ideas and presentations to life: helping to prepare materials, presentations, mood boards, layouts, and content
• Collaborate with internal teams on art direction and research to iterating and production 
• Convey ideas, concepts, and thinking with clarity  
• Actively inspire and contribute to our brand culture   

Background & Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of in-house studio or agency experience
• Strong design portfolio with well-presented current work that showcases your understanding of spatial design
• Strong proficiency in Rhino, Vray, Adobe Creative Suite and an interest in up-and-coming design tools (outside of AI)
• Experience in taking a project through typical design phases including research, ideation, concept, approval, and final production
• Has a firm understanding of the city, culture and history of Los Angeles

Position Requirements:

Expectations:

• Strong conceptual design experience and example work
• Strong architectural/environmental/experiential design experience and example work 
• Unique examples of conceptual thinking in storytelling, sketching, modeling, and design 
• Demonstrated ability to integrate design elements into a larger idea
• Experience in temporary pop-up, event, activation, and installation design a plus
• Experience in Large Venue or Sporting Event design experience a plus 
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with equal strength 
• Exceptional creativity and innovation  
• Time management, organizational skills, and strong attention to detail 
• File and asset management  

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

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, environmental design, spatial experience design, industrial design or a related field

 

Submission Requirements:

• Resume
• A portfolio submission is required

 

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.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

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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.