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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 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, Motion Graphic Designer
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, motion, and more, all elements that work together to create a distinctive and memorable brand experience.
Beyond developing and managing the visual brand, the team leads key Games design initiatives, such as the brand design system, pictograms, torch, and beyond. Additionally, they provide internal creative services to support the broader organization, bringing the spirit of LA28 to life through thoughtful and strategic design.
We're looking for a versatile, detail-oriented Associate Motion Designer with 3+ years of experience to support a wide range of creative motion needs across the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This role will contribute to key Games deliverables while also fulfilling internal creative service requests from various functional areas, ensuring brand consistency and excellence across every touchpoint.
The ideal candidate is a true Swiss Army knife, equally comfortable animating emblems and program marks as they are producing sport presentation graphics, broadcast packages, digital and social video content, as well as fulfilling requests from across the organization like animated presentations, event visuals, partner-facing materials, and everything in between. They should bring strong animation chops, thoughtful and purposeful storytelling, and a polished eye for design.
Just as important as the craft: this person needs to be self-directed. We need someone who can manage their own workload, prioritize competing requests as they come in, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality, on-brand work.
The Associate Motion Designer will report to the Manager of Illustration & Motion Graphics and collaborate closely with the larger Brand Design team, key partners across Marketing, and stakeholders throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities:

• Work within the LA28 brand design system to ensure consistency and visual cohesion across all deliverables
• Contribute to the development and expansion of the LA28 motion design language across Olympic and Paralympic touchpoints
• Collaborate in the development of mood boards, style frames, and animatics to communicate motion concepts during the exploration phase
• Animate 2D graphics, emblems, program marks, and brand elements such as Pictograms as looping animations, ensuring every motion decision carries a storytelling element and is on-brand
• Design and produce dynamic motion graphics across a wide range of digital formats and aspect ratios including social content, venue takeover, and live event screens
• Design and produce broadcast and digital content assets including lower thirds, animated transitions, and video packaging elements for social and digital platforms
• Build and animate graphic packages for sport presentation including opening sequences, in-game presentations, and in-venue branded content for live event environments
• Create seamless looping animations optimized for LED displays, ribbon boards, IPTVs, and large-format venue screens
• Manage the full motion production pipeline from concept and ideation through animation, export, and final delivery, organizing and delivering assets according to project specifications, venue technical requirements, and established naming conventions
• QA all motion assets thoroughly before delivery to ensure they meet both creative and technical standards
• Work with the Manager of Motion Graphics and the broader Brand Design team in the execution of key Games deliverables and internal creative service requests
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Marketing and other functional areas to fulfill motion design needs across the organization
• Present motion concepts and work-in-progress to internal teams and stakeholders in a clear and organized manner
• Implement creative feedback efficiently, iterating thoughtfully while staying true to the original creative intent
• Contribute to the creation of motion templates, MOGRTs, and rendered asset libraries that allow the broader organization to produce on-brand content at scale

Background & Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years of professional motion design experience in an integrated marketing, agency/studio, or broadcast environment
• Strong design fundamentals in composition, typography, and storytelling with a solid understanding of how they translate into motion
• Understanding of character animation and the 12 principles of animation including intentional and storytelling motion
• Strong eye for design with keen attention to detail and the ability to QA before final delivery
• Strong Proficient in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop and Adobe Media Encoder as primary tools for motion design and asset delivery
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, with a bonus for Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, or Unreal
• Experience in taking a project through typical design phases including research, ideation, concept, approval, and final production
• Proficient in macOS and comfortable working within a Mac-based creative environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to work on-site in an open office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA
• Most of the 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

Position Requirements:
Education:

• BFA or BA in Motion Graphics, Animation, Graphic Design, or a related field - or equivalent professional experience

Expectations:

• Strong conceptual motion design experience and example work
• Experience designing and producing assets across multiple formats and aspect ratios including broadcast, digital, social, and large-format LED displays
• Experience with sport presentation graphics, broadcast packaging, and live event production is a strong plus
• Demonstrated ability to work within and apply an established brand design system with consistency
• Experience creating MOGRTs, motion templates, and asset libraries for cross-team use across the organization is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing priorities, and deliver quality work on time
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative once given creative direction
• Effective communicator with the ability to present ideas, articulate creative decisions, and implement feedback efficiently
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional partners across various teams and departments
• Passion for sport, the Olympic and Paralympic movement, and the power of design to bring major events to life

Submission Requirements:

• Resume
• Portfolio required. We'd love to see a range of motion work that demonstrates a growing sense of composition, animation, and visual storytelling, including any combination of brand animation, kinetic typography, graphic package design or narrative-driven motion projects.

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.
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.