Lead Brand Design Manager

AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events – from concerts and festivals to sports and theater – at some of the most iconic venues in the world. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve consistently pushed the industry forward and improved experiences for fans, making it easier than ever to discover events, find the perfect seats, and enjoy unforgettable live entertainment, and we continue to lead the evolution of our industry today.

We’re passionate about improving the fan experience and providing game-changing solutions for our clients, and we’re always looking for smart, motivated people to help make it happen. Bring your enthusiasm, your big ideas, and your desire to team up with some of the best and brightest in technology and entertainment.

The Role

AXS is seeking a Lead Brand Design Manager to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you will lead brand design efforts from early concept through final execution with minimal oversight. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and evolving our brand guidelines, mentoring junior designers, and ensuring consistent visual communication across all touchpoints. You’ll also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to produce creative solutions that align with core business goals.

What Will You Do?

Lead, create, develop, and maintain the AXS Brand Guide, iterating frequently to keep it current and refreshed. Manage and execute brand design projects from concept through completion with minimal guidance. Guide and mentor junior and mid-level designers, offering feedback and support to strengthen team output and professional growth. Oversee the consistency of AXS’s visual identity by fully understanding the brand and providing approval or feedback for assets created outside the brand design team. Lead the development, delivery, and maintenance of a comprehensive library of content and creative assets. Serve as the go-to expert for visual branding, communicating brand standards, ensuring their effective use across teams, and acting as the primary point of contact for brand templates and guidelines. Collaborate with cross-functional partners—including marketing, product, and content teams—to ensure cohesive and consistent brand expression. Stay current with design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies, regularly bringing new ideas and improvements to the brand design function.

What Will You Bring?

4–6 years of professional brand design experience. Experience partnering with senior leaders on high-impact projects with minimal oversight. Proven ability to build a brand guide from the ground up. Strong experience creating brand assets across multiple mediums and platforms. Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) with a portfolio of high-impact, brand-aligned work. Advanced Figma skills, including collaborative design, scalable design systems, and mentoring others. Excellent typography and strong attention to detail. Ability to deliver high-quality creative work under tight deadlines. Awareness of design and industry trends and the ability to turn insights into fresh, forward-thinking presentations. Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership and ability to lead projects end-to-end. Strong communication skills with the ability to present work and give constructive feedback. Problem-solving mindset and openness to feedback. Solid understanding of the importance of brand trust.

Pay Scale: $73,851.96- $142,080.00

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and market location.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits: Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings. Currently, full time employees are eligible for these benefits on the first day of employment.

*Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.

What’s in it for You?

Extraordinary People – we’re not kidding! Meaningful Mission– Helping revolutionize an industry and deliver better experiences for fans and clients around the world. Development and Learning – Opportunities for learning and leveling up through training and education reimbursement. Community & Belonging – A range of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection, inclusion, and professional growth. Access to meaningful volunteer opportunities and community engagement programs to make a positive impact beyond the workplace.

Curious about the typical interview process for this position? Heres what to expect:

Stage 1: 20-30 min virtual interview (Recruiter) Stage 2: 60-min virtual interview (hiring manager) Stage 3: 60-min in-person interview (interview team) Stage 4: two 30-min in-person/virtual interviews (stakeholders) *This schedule may be subject to change.

More about AXS

AXS, a subsidiary of AEG, sells millions of tickets each year for 1600+ premier venues, sports teams, and event organizers across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, California, AXS employs more than 900 professionals in multiple locations worldwide. In each location you’ll find a team of dedicated, diverse employees (we’ve dubbed ourselves “Fanatix”) who create groundbreaking products and services in a fun, fast-paced environment.

To learn more about our culture and values, visit: https://solutions.axs.com/careers/

More about AEG

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

We are dedicated to a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but cant "check every box" in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and never discriminate based on gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

AEGs policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

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