
Art Director Job at Ocean State Job Lot in Los Angeles
Ocean State Job Lot, Los Angeles, CA, United States
About Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Founded in 1919, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association presents, and promotes the performing arts in its varied forms at the highest level of excellence to a diverse and large audience, at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, The Ford, and YOLA.
Department
Creative Services, Marketing
FLSA
Grade: Exempt
Salary Range
$100,000 $115,000
Position Summary
The LA Phil is looking for a second hands‑on Art Director to round out its Creative Services team. The AD, reporting to the Senior Creative Director, is a highly motivated and resourceful individual who can inspire and be inspired by others to take the Brand team’s creative efforts to the next level. They will have demonstrated experience bringing campaigns and concepts to life across print, digital, retail, and environmental design. They can translate complex information into thoughtful and impactful communications in support of institutional goals across the LA Phil brand, venues and brands including Walt Disney Concert Hall, Hollywood Bowl, The Ford, YOLA, and beyond. Their portfolio should demonstrate a modern and timeless design aesthetic. This position requires a flexible attitude and an ability to navigate ambiguity, and adapt to shifting industry dynamics.
Position Elements
Work collaboratively with the Senior Creative Director and Art Director on the development of the LA Phil’s visual language across the brand’s multiple venues and initiatives – ensuring creative work resonates with a diversity of audiences and constituents
Lead concept, presentation, design, and production process of high‑profile campaigns, programs, festivals and institutional initiatives across multi‑platform deliverables and ensure a quality of visual products that effectively deliver the desired message within budget and time constraints
Maintain and evolve the brand identity system in alignment with broader strategy
Translate complex ideas into compelling visual narratives and user experiences
Manage and mentor designers, providing feedback and direction to elevate creative output
Build relationships with stakeholders, promote collaboration between marketing and all internal departments, outside agencies, photographers, and vendor s
Ensure quality control and brand integrity across all deliverables
Apply the latest design and digital industry trends from a variety of art forms and contemporary design references
Qualifications
Responsible, accountable, and loyal with an incredible work ethic and proven leadership ability
8+ years of experience in graphic design, visual communications, or art direction. Agency or in‑house experience with a non‑profit arts organization preferred.
Strong portfolio showcasing campaign, branding, and cross‑platform design work
Expert design skills across multiple platforms, including but not limited to print, web, photo, packaging and environmental design
Expert in Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Figma, motion design, or photography direction is a plus
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communications, and active listening skills with the ability to present design concepts to senior leadership
Experience managing production processes across print and digital
Strong organizational and project management skills; comfortable working in fast‑paced environments
Ability to effectively collaborate with multiple cross‑departmental and cross‑venue teams, providing useful creative guidance in an enthusiastic and inspiring manner
A culture consumer with a passion and curiosity for all genres of music
Dedication and commitment to engage in and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the staff, vendors, and within interactions with the surrounding community is a must
Relationships
Reports To: Senior Creative Director
Supervises: Staff and freelance designers
Interacts With: All LA Phil departments and vendors
Updated 12/2025
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association embraces and is committed to diversity and inclusion within our staff, musicians, guest artists, audiences, and surrounding communities. The Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the law, the Association also provides reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and employees in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, for pregnant employees who request an accommodation with the advice of their health care providers, for pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking; and for applicants and employees based on their religious beliefs and practices.
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In Summary: The LA Phil is looking for a second hands‑on Art Director to round out its Creative Services team . The AD, reporting to the Senior Creative Director, is a highly motivated and resourceful individual who can inspire and be inspired by others to take the Brand team’s creative efforts to the next level .
En Español: Fundada en 1919, la Asociación Filarmónica de Los Ángeles presenta y promueve las artes escénicas en sus variadas formas al más alto nivel de excelencia a una audiencia diversa y grande, en el Walt Disney Concert Hall, el Hollywood Bowl, The Ford, y YOLA. Servicios Creativos del Departamento, Marketing FLSA Grade: Exempt Salary Range $100,000 $115,000 Resumen El LA Phil está buscando un segundo director artístico para completar su equipo de servicios creativos. Esta posición requiere una actitud flexible y la capacidad de navegar por la ambigüedad, y adaptarse a las dinámicas cambiantes del sector. Elements de Posición Trabaja en colaboración con el Director Creativo Senior y el Director Artístico para desarrollar el lenguaje visual de LA Phils en múltiples lugares e iniciativas de las marcas asegurando que el trabajo creativo resuene con una diversidad de audiencias e ingredientes Liderar el concepto, presentación, diseño y proceso de producción de campañas, programas, festivales e iniciativas institucionales de alto perfil a través de entrega multi-plataforma y garantizar una calidad de los productos visuales que entreguen efectivamente el mensaje deseado dentro de restricciones presupuestarias y temporales Mantener y evolucionar el sistema de marca de acuerdo con una estrategia más amplia Transcribir ideas complejas en narrativas convincentes y gestionar a los diseñadores y usuarios, brindar consejería y asesoramiento a todos los interesados, proporcionar referencias sobre la dirección y la calidad de sus trabajos internos a través del desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías digitales y promover un liderazgo de todas las formas de comunicación, así como mejorar la eficacia de las relaciones entre los proveedores de conocimientos profesionales y las agencias de diseño gráfico y las empresas de todo tipo, generar experiencias efectivas o crear una experiencia profesionalmente responsable en toda la industria de diseñación y el campo de los últimos 8 años de las artes visuales. Experiencia interna con una organización artística sin ánimo de lucro preferida. Fuertes habilidades para mostrar campañas, branding y diseño multiplataforma Trabajo en cartera fuerte: Habilidades de diseño experto en múltiples plataformas, incluidas pero no limitadas a la impresión, web, fotografía, embalaje y diseños ambientales Experto en Adobe Creative Suite; experiencia con Figma, diseño de movimiento o dirección fotográfica es un plus Excelentes habilidades de comunicación escrita, verbal, interpersonal y escucha activa con capacidad de presentar conceptos de diseñar al liderazgo senior La Asociación no discrimina sobre la base de raza, color, religión, credo religioso, sexo, orientación sexual, origen nacional, ascendencia, ciudadanía, edad, discapacidad física o mental, condición médica o información legalmente protegida, información genética, estado matrimonial, género, identidad de sexo, expresión de género , estatus militar, estatus veterano, u otro fundamento protegido por ley federal, estatal o local. De acuerdo con la ley, la Asociación también proporciona alojamiento razonable para los solicitantes y empleados en conformidad con la Ley Americana de Discapacidades (ADA) y la Ley de Empleo Justo y Vivienda de California, para las trabajadoras embarazadas que soliciten un alojimiento con el asesoramiento de sus proveedores de atención médica, para el embarazo, parto o condiciones médicas relacionadas; para los trabajadores que son víctimas de violencia doméstica, agresiones sexuales o persecución religiosa; y para las personas discapacitadas y empleadas basándose en sus prácticas y creencias. #JLb-1880rff