Graphic Designer

The Ford; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The LA Phil Creative Services team is looking for a Graphic Designer with entertainment marketing experience. This role supports LA Phil events and institutional initiatives across Walt Disney Concert Hall, Hollywood Bowl, The Ford, and YOLA, combining print and digital design in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of integrated graphic design experience, proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, and PM tools, and a strong portfolio demonstrating

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of integrated graphic design experience in print and digital.
• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard tools: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, and PM tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong portfolio showing typography, layout, and digital design.
• Calm under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to incorporate feedback from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Design and production of materials for 300+ concerts and institutional initiatives.
• Creative emphasis on Marketing, Philanthropy, and Learning needs.
• Manage design process from brief to production-ready art, including color correction and press check.
• Maintain LA Phil brand across platforms and integrate new concepts.
• Provide creative support to team members, freelancers, and other departments.
• Manage photography and image libraries; keep digital archive up to date.

Skills

Integrated graphic design

Typography & layout

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Figma

Project management tools

Job description

Position: Graphic Designer

Department: Creative Services, Marketing

FLSA Grade: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $68,000 - $75,000

Position Summary

The LA Phil Creative Services team is looking for a Graphic Designer with entertainment marketing experience. This role is an essential member of the team and is responsible for the day-to-day design and production of marketing and institutional materials in support of LA Phil events, and institutional initiatives across our venues and brands—Walt Disney Concert Hall, Hollywood Bowl, The Ford, and YOLA. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded designer with experience in both print and digital. This position requires an ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to shifting industry dynamics in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and production of materials in support of 300+ concerts, and institutional initiatives, including brochures, postcards, digital and social assets, invitations, banners, PowerPoint presentations, and retail/merchandise
• Creative emphasis on Marketing, Philanthropy, and Learning Department needs
• Manage own design process from brief to production-ready art, including color correction, resizing of assets, layout, and press check.
• Maintain LA Phil brand across all platforms to ensure consistency while integrating new creative ideas and concepts
• Provide creative support for Creative Services team members, freelance designers, and other departments as needed
• This role requires high level of self-motivation, attention to detail and systems as well as problem solving
• Manage photography and image libraries for Creative Services and responsible for keeping our digital archive up to date

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of integrated graphic design expertise, including print and digital.
• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard design tools and software (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Project Management tools)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management
• A dynamic design portfolio, demonstrating an excellent sense of typography, layout, web and digital design principles
• Flexible attitude and the ability to remain calm under pressure in fast-paced, rigorous environment
• Capable of synthesizing and incorporating feedback from a variety of sources
• A culture consumer with a passion and curiosity for all genres of music
• Good organizational and time management skills needed to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• 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

Interacts With: All LAPA departments and external vendors

Updated 9/2026

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.