Designer – Creative Lab

Ovative Group

. Partner with Creative Team members to concept and design work grounded in strategic insight and elevated through bold, culturally relevant ideas .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $93,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong focus on conceptual design and motion graphics. Capable of managing multiple projects while effectively communicating design rationale and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Figma SkillsAdobe Creative Suite ProficiencyMotion Design UnderstandingAI Tools FluencyDigital Ad Specifications Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Conceptual ThinkingHigh-Quality Design ProductionDesign Systems DevelopmentHTML5 Display Banners DevelopmentGenerative Workflows

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCuriosityGrowth MindsetAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesCreative Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

FigmaAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe After EffectsAdobe FireflyPhotoshop Generative FillCeltra

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design

Industry Keywords

Digital ChannelsCreative StudioBrand EnvironmentCampaign CreativeSocial Media Platforms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 creative across campaigns and channels, including digital, social, and experiential touchpoints
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
Build and work within Figma design systems, components, and templates
Apply layout, typography, color, and composition with precision while balancing brand integrity with forward-thinking design
Present ideas and creative work, articulating how design decisions connect to strategy and creative intention
Maintain organized files with clean naming, versioning, and libraries
Stay current with design trends, platform evolution, and cultural movements
Incorporate feedback thoughtfully while owning timelines, changes, and communication
Contribute to creative discussions and elevate team output
Manage multiple projects, communicating progress, risks, and delivery expectations
Act as a creative thought partner to cross-functional stakeholders
Expand platform and production knowledge and share learnings with the Creative Lab

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in an agency, in-house creative studio, or brand environment, producing high-quality design across digital channels
Portfolio demonstrating strong 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 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)
Understanding of motion design and ability to create purposeful, simple movement
Working knowledge of digital ad specs 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
Experience developing HTML5 display banners or working with creative automation platforms like Celtra is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment without compromising craft
Confident and intentional point of view in creative discussions
Strong communication skills and ability to articulate design rationale and navigate feedback professionally
Curiosity, energy, and growth mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus opportunity of 15% of base salary
Flexible work arrangement with office work on set days and remote work on others
Access to all office spaces in MSP, NYC, and CHI
Frequent, paid travel to Minneapolis headquarters for company and team events and in-person collaboration
Generous paid vacation policy
401k match program
Top-notch health insurance options, inclusive of same sex partners
Family formation benefits including reimbursement options for fertility, pregnancy, and parenting needs
Monthly stipend for mobile phone and data plan
Sabbatical program
Charitable giving via time and financial match program
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