Manager, Signage
About The Position
The Manager, Signage will build and deliver the wayfinding and signage plan for an assigned venue cluster, shaping how spectators, athletes, and workforce move through competition and non-competition venues. The role scopes signage requirements, develops dot plans and artwork, and guides contractors and cluster venue managers through planning, installation, Games-time operations, sport transitions, and de-rig. The Manager works with Venue Management, Functional Area leads, city authorities, and transport partners to ensure signage is accurate, on-brand, and ready for each sport configuration. The position is based in an onsite Downtown Los Angeles office, with increasing venue work and local and regional travel as the Games approach. Work is primarily office-based and involves extended use of computers, phones, and other office equipment in an open-floorplan environment. Hours may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods. The role may evolve and include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in wayfinding and signage planning, or 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, including 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.
- Available to work onsite in the Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
- Able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
- Comfortable navigating construction areas, multi-level venues, outdoor conditions, long walking distances, and crowds.
Nice To Haves
- ADA accessibility training or certification in signage and environmental design.
- Multi-venue or multi-sport operations experience at major international events.
- Experience within an event organizing committee or venue team.
- Experience coordinating with transport operators and city authorities on wayfinding.
- Experience with signage planning, asset management, or wayfinding software.
Responsibilities
- Scope wayfinding and Functional Area signage requirements for competition and non-competition venues across the assigned cluster.
- Develop signage dot plans and artwork in approved software, aligned with brand and terminology standards.
- Validate sign locations during 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 to support a seamless spectator journey.
- Perform other duties as required, including potential operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
