Director, Brand Design – Operations & Planning

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

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 uniqueness and 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

Director, Brand Design – Operations & Planning

We’re making history, and we need a builder—a maestro of organization, a connector of dots, a visionary with a Gantt chart. LA28 is designing the future of the Olympic & Paralympic Games, and the Brand Design team is at the heart of that transformation. This isn’t just about logistics; it’s about orchestrating the creative process at the highest level—ensuring ideas don’t just spark but scale.

The Director, Brand Design – Operations & Planning is the blueprint architect, the systems thinker, and the rhythm keeper. No two Games are the same, and there’s no pre-set playbook. Your job is to write it. You’ll establish the frameworks, workflows, and processes that keep our Brand Design team operating at peak creativity while delivering an unprecedented volume of work. From production timelines to resource allocation, vendor partnerships to budget oversight—you’ll ensure every detail is considered, planned, and executed.

We need someone who thrives in complexity, sees the big picture, and sweats the small stuff. You’ll be the bridge between creative ambition and operational excellence, setting the pace and clearing the path so our designers, strategists, and partners can do what they do best—create!

Key Responsibilities:

• Workstream Planning & Execution
  • Define the full scope of creative deliverables, phasing, and workback schedules—ensuring projects launch and land with precision.
  • Develop communication frameworks that keep teams connected, dependencies mapped, and stakeholders aligned.
  • Optimize resourcing across internal teams and external partners, balancing capacity with creative ambition.
  • Own the procurement process—leading RFIs, RFPs, contract negotiations, and vendor relationships.
  • Identify risks before they become roadblocks and build contingency plans that keep the creative engine running.
    
    
• Creative Operations & Program Management
  • Lead, mentor, and empower a team of Project Managers and Traffic Coordinators.
  • Design the operating system for how Brand Design functions—establishing workflows, tools, and reporting structures that drive efficiency.
  • Track performance metrics, ensuring workstreams stay on course and teams have clarity on priorities.
  • Manage budgets, invoices, and vendor retainers with precision—keeping financials in sync with creative needs.
  • Oversee external production partners, ensuring alignment on expectations, timelines, and deliverables.
    
    
• Culture, Collaboration & Future-Proofing
  • Partner with design leadership to ensure operational frameworks enhance, not hinder, creativity.
  • Advocate for tools, systems, and resources that elevate the team’s output.
  • Build relationships across departments, acting as the connective tissue between Brand Design and broader LA28 functions.

Background & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in creative operations, program management, or production management within a high-output creative environment.
• A history of building operational systems from scratch—whether in-house or agency-side.
• A deep understanding of creative workflows, from concept to execution.
• Experience leading teams, managing budgets, and overseeing large-scale deliverables.
• Expertise in project management tools (Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, etc.) and resource planning methodologies.
• A balance of left-brain structure and right-brain flexibility—knowing when to follow process and when to adapt.
• A passion for design, culture, and the power of creative storytelling at a global scale.

This isn’t just another gig—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help shape the look, feel, and experience of LA28. If you’re ready to define the future of creative operations and make Olympic & Paralympic history, let’s build together.

Join us in shaping the visual identity of LA28 and ensuring its global consistency!

Submission Requirements:

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The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000.00 - $170,000.00. 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.