Designer, Creative Lab

Ovative Group • Chicago, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ovative Group is seeking a Designer for Creative Lab, its in-house creative engine. The role is part of the broader Creative Team, which brings together brand strategy, cultural relevance, creators, AI enablement, and strategic media to create ideas designed to evolve. The Designer combines conceptual thinking, strong design craft, and AI fluency to develop modern communications in a fast-moving environment.

The Designer partners with the Creative Team to create work rooted in strategic insight and culturally relevant ideas. The role produces campaign creative across digital, social, and experiential channels; creates and animates paid social and digital assets; and adapts campaigns across formats while preserving the core idea. The Designer also builds scalable Figma systems, presents and explains design decisions, maintains organized files, manages projects and communications, and contributes to the Creative Lab’s shared craft and knowledge.

The position is based in a hybrid work arrangement. Employees work from the Minneapolis, Chicago, or New York office on set days each week and may work remotely on other days. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship. The position is open until filled or withdrawn and will remain open for at least 10 business days from its first day of posting.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in an agency, in-house creative studio, or brand environment producing high-quality design across digital channels.
• A portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and exceptional craft, including work developed or accelerated through AI-enabled workflows.
• Advanced Figma skills, including auto layout, components, variables, and building design systems and templates for scalable production.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects.
• Understanding of motion design and the ability to create purposeful, simple movement.
• Working knowledge of digital advertising specifications and requirements across Meta, Google, TikTok, and programmatic platforms.
• Fluency in AI tools and generative workflows, such as Adobe Firefly, Photoshop Generative Fill, and image generation, with the ability to integrate them meaningfully into the creative process.
• Ability to work with clarity and ownership in a fast-moving environment and manage multiple priorities without compromising craft.
• A confident, intentional point of view; willingness to participate in creative discussions, ask thoughtful questions, and elevate group thinking.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain design rationale and navigate feedback professionally.
• Curiosity, energy, and a growth mindset, with motivation to learn, experiment, and advance design craft.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States for any employer on a full-time basis, without current or future need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing HTML5 display banners or working with creative automation platforms such as Celtra.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Creative Team members to concept and design work grounded in strategic insight and elevated through bold, culturally relevant ideas.
• Use AI tools and emerging technologies to explore visual territories, accelerate ideation, and expand design possibilities.
• Design high-quality creative across campaigns and digital, social, and experiential touchpoints, ensuring clarity and exceptional craft.
• Design and animate paid social and digital assets to platform specifications across Meta, Google, TikTok, YouTube, and Pinterest.
• Resize, adapt, and scale campaign creative across formats, specifications, and aspect ratios while protecting the integrity of the idea.
• Build and work within Figma design systems, components, and templates that allow campaigns to scale and evolve.
• Apply strong layout, typography, color, and composition skills while balancing brand integrity with forward-thinking design.
• Present ideas and creative work confidently, explaining how design decisions connect to strategy and creative intent.
• Maintain organized files using clean naming, versioning, and libraries.
• Stay current on design trends, platform developments, and cultural movements, and contribute to a culture of craft, curiosity, and creative ambition.
• Incorporate feedback thoughtfully while taking ownership of timelines, changes, and communication.
• Contribute energy and momentum to creative discussions, helping advance ideas and elevate team output.
• Manage multiple projects with accountability and clarity, proactively communicating progress, risks, and delivery expectations.
• Act as a creative thought partner to cross-functional stakeholders, encouraging innovative thinking while grounding work in strong design principles.
• Continuously build platform and production knowledge and share learnings with the Creative Lab.

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity equal to 15% of base salary.
• Competitive health insurance options, inclusive of same-sex partners.
• 401(k) match program.
• Generous paid vacation policy.
• Family formation benefits, including reimbursement options for fertility, pregnancy, and parenting needs.
• Monthly stipend for mobile phone and data plan.
• Sabbatical program.
• Charitable giving through employee time and a financial match program.
• Frequent paid travel to the Minneapolis headquarters for company, team, and collaboration events.
• Access to office spaces in Minneapolis, New York City, and Chicago.
• Shen anigan’s Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed