Designer, Creative Lab

About Ovative Group
Ovative Group is an independent, full‑funnel media, measurement, and creative firm. Leveraging our deep industry expertise, we help brands like Best Buy, Domino's, American Eagle, The Home Depot, Post, Disney, Tumi, Michael Kors, Boost Mobile, and UnitedHealth Group transform their media and measurement programs. The result? Profitable growth that speaks for itself.

At Ovative, we don't just track data, we redefine success. Our proprietary MarTech platform, EMRge helps businesses transform marketing into a driver of sustainable growth. Powered by Enterprise Marketing Return (EMR), our differentiated approach to holistic media buying, planning and measurement—EMRge is the first MarTech platform to measure businesses holistically.

About the Role
Creative Lab is Ovative’s in‑house creative engine—built on our vision of modern making. As part of the broader Creative Team (Influencer + Creative Lab), we unite brand strategy, cultural relevance, creators, AI enablement and strategic media to create ideas people care about within systems designed to evolve.

We are seeking a

Designer

who blends bold conceptual thinking with exceptional craft and strong AI fluency. This is a modern maker—someone who sees AI as an extension of their creative process, thrives in a fast‑moving environment and is motivated by building what’s next.

Responsibilities Of a Designer

Partner with Creative Team members to concept and design work grounded in strategic insight and elevated through bold, culturally relevant ideas.

Bring modern making to life—using AI tools and emerging technologies to explore visual territories, accelerate ideation and expand what creative can become.

Design world‑class creative across campaigns and channels, including digital, social and experiential touchpoints—ensuring every execution reflects exceptional craft and clarity.

Apply strong command of layout, typography, color and composition with precision and taste, balancing brand integrity with forward‑thinking design.

Present ideas and creative work with confidence, clearly articulating how design decisions ladder back to strategy and creative intention.

Contribute to a culture that champions craft, curiosity and creative ambition—staying fluent in design trends, platform evolution and cultural movements.

Embrace feedback as part of the creative process, incorporating edits thoughtfully while taking ownership of timelines, changes and communication.

Bring energy and momentum to creative discussions, helping push ideas further and elevate the collective output of the team.

Manage multiple projects with clarity and accountability, proactively communicating progress, risks and delivery expectations.

Act as a creative thought partner to cross‑functional stakeholders, encouraging innovative thinking while grounding work in best‑in‑class design principles.

Continuously expand platform and production knowledge, sharing learnings that strengthen the Creative Lab’s collective capability.

Support and grow relationships with key platform partners (e.g. Meta, Google, TikTok), staying informed on emerging formats and creative opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field.

5–7 years of experience in an agency, in‑house creative studio or brand environment, producing high‑quality design across digital channels.

A portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking and exceptional craft—including work developed or accelerated through AI‑enabled workflows.

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma, with an understanding of motion design and the ability to create purposeful, simple movement.

Fluency in AI tools and generative workflows, with the ability to integrate them meaningfully into your creative process.

Experience developing HTML5 display banners or understanding of digital ad production is a plus.

Ability to operate with clarity and ownership in a fast‑moving environment, managing multiple priorities without compromising craft.

A confident and intentional point of view—you lean into creative discussions, ask smart questions and elevate the thinking of the group.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design rationale and navigate feedback with professionalism.

Curiosity, energy and a growth mindset—motivated to continuously learn, experiment and push your craft forward.

Pay Transparency
For our Designer positions, compensation ranges from $90,000 to $132,000, inclusive of a 20% bonus.

Benefits

Access to all office spaces in MSP, NYC and CHI.

Frequent, paid travel to our Minneapolis headquarters for company events, team events and in‑person collaboration.

Generous paid vacation policy.

401(k) match program.

Top‑notch health insurance options, inclusive of same‑sex partners.

Family formation benefits including reimbursement options for fertility, pregnancy and parenting needs.

Monthly stipend for your mobile phone and data plan.

Sabbatical program.

Charitable giving via our time and a financial match program.

EEO Statement
We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, including on the basis of race, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Our policies reflect this commitment—for example, our medical leave benefits are inclusive of same‑sex partners, ensuring equitable care and support for all families.

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