Position: Art Director

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 vendors
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

Minimum Requirements

Position Requirements:

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 will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

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 (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), 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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