Manager, Signage

LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games seeks a Manager, Signage to build the wayfinding and signage plan across venue clusters from the ground up. You will scope requirements, create dot plans and artworks, and guide contractors and venue managers through planning, installation, and Games-time operations in Los Angeles.

The role requires 5+ years in signage planning or delivery for major events, familiarity with signage production software, and strong project management in multi-venue environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in wayfinding and signage planning, or in signage delivery for major games or tournaments.
• Familiarity with signage artwork production, signage scoping and signage-specific software across multiple venues.
• Strong project management skills, balancing multiple venues, sports and competing priorities against tight deadlines and changing requirements.
• Strong understanding of venue operations, spatial planning and spectator movement from Olympic and Paralympic Games or large global sporting events.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with venue teams, functional areas, contractors and public agencies in a multi‑venue, multi‑stakeholder environment.
• ADA accessibility training or certification in signage and environmental design.
• Multi‑venue or multi‑sport operations at major international events.
• Experience within an event organising committee or venue team.
• Coordinating with transport operators and city authorities on wayfinding.
• Signage planning, asset management or wayfinding software experience.

Responsibilities

• Scope wayfinding and Functional Area signage requirements for competition and non-competition venues across your cluster.
• Develop signage dot plans and artworks in approved software, aligned with brand and terminology standards.
• Validate sign locations on venue site visits with Venue Management, Functional Area leads, contractors and transport partners.
• Direct contractors and cluster venue managers on specifications, permits, installation and de-rig against readiness milestones.
• Lead Games-time signage operations, managing sport transitions, escalations and wayfinding adjustments for a seamless spectator journey.

Job description

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance for any positions. If you are based outside the Los Angeles area, we still welcome your application — we value talent from all geographic backgrounds and want to hear from you if you are able to work on-site in LA.

Role Purpose

You will build the wayfinding and signage plan for your venue cluster from the ground up, shaping how spectators, athletes and workforce move through every competition and non-competition venue. As Manager, Signage, you will scope requirements, create dot plans and artworks, and guide contractors and cluster venue managers through planning, installation, Games-time operations and de-rig. Working with Venue Management, Functional Area leads, city authorities and transport partners, you will keep every sign accurate, on brand and ready for each sport configuration.

Key Responsibilities

• Scope wayfinding and Functional Area signage requirements for competition and non-competition venues across your cluster.
• Develop signage dot plans and artworks in approved software, aligned with brand and terminology standards.
• Validate sign locations on venue site visits with Venue Management, Functional Area leads, contractors and transport partners.
• Direct contractors and cluster venue managers on specifications, permits, installation and de-rig against readiness milestones.
• Lead Games-time signage operations, managing sport transitions, escalations and wayfinding adjustments for a seamless spectator journey.

Required Competencies

• 5+ years of experience in wayfinding and signage planning, or in signage delivery for major games or tournaments.
• Familiarity with signage artwork production, signage scoping and signage-specific software across multiple venues.
• Strong project management skills, balancing multiple venues, sports and competing priorities against tight deadlines and changing requirements.
• Strong understanding of venue operations, spatial planning and spectator movement from Olympic and Paralympic Games or large global sporting events.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with venue teams, functional areas, contractors and public agencies in a multi‑venue, multi‑stakeholder environment.

Valued Experience

• ADA accessibility training or certification in signage and environmental design.
• Multi‑venue or multi‑sport operations at major international events.
• Experience within an event organising committee or venue team.
• Coordinating with transport operators and city authorities on wayfinding.
• Signage planning, asset management or wayfinding software experience.

What We Offer

• A historic opportunity to guide millions of visitors through the LA28 Games.
• Visible ownership of the signage every spectator, athlete and partner will follow.
• Broad exposure to venue, transport, brand and operations teams across the Games.
• Teammates who share optimism, excellence, co‑creation and pride in Los Angeles.

What This Role Means For The Games

Clear signage is the first thing a visitor relies on. Your plans will help spectators, athletes and workforce move confidently between transport hubs and venues, turning complex multi‑sport sites into a welcoming Olympic and Paralympic experience.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles‑based office.
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• Increasing on‑site work at venues as the Games approach, through installation, Games‑time operations, sport transitions and de‑rig, with local and regional travel.
• Comfortable navigating construction areas, multi‑level venues, outdoor conditions, long walking distances and crowds.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000 - $115,000. 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 is an equal opportunity employer. To read our full Equal Opportunity and Accommodation statements, please visit LA28 Careers Page.