Designer, Creative Lab

Ovative Group•Minneapolis, MN

4d•$90,000 - $132,000

About The Position

About Ovative Group: Ovative Group is an independent, full-funnel media, measurement, and creative firm. Leveraging our deep industry expertise, we help brands like Best Buy, Domino's, American Eagle, The Home Depot, Post, Disney, Tumi, Michael Kors, Boost Mobile, and UnitedHealth Group transform their media and measurement programs. The result? Profitable growth that speaks for itself. About the Role: Creative Lab is Ovative’s in-house creative engine — built on our vision of modern making. As part of the broader Creative Team (Influencer + Creative Lab), we unite brand strategy, cultural relevance, creators, AI enablement, and strategic media to create ideas people care about within systems designed to evolve. We are seeking a Designer who blends bold conceptual thinking with exceptional craft and strong AI fluency. This is a modern maker — someone who sees AI as an extension of their creative process, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and is motivated by building what’s next. You bring a strong point of view, refined design sensibility, and curiosity for emerging tools and platforms — helping shape work that raises the bar for what modern communication can be.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
5-7 years of experience in an agency, in-house creative studio, or brand environment, producing high-quality design across digital channels.
A portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking and exceptional craft — including work developed or accelerated through AI-enabled workflows.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma, with an understanding of motion design and the ability to create purposeful, simple movement.
Fluency in AI tools and generative workflows, with the ability to integrate them meaningfully into your creative process.
Ability to operate with clarity and ownership in a fast-moving environment, managing multiple priorities without compromising craft.
A confident and intentional point of view — you lean into creative discussions, ask smart questions, and elevate the thinking of the group.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design rationale and navigate feedback with professionalism.
Curiosity, energy, and a growth mindset — motivated to continuously learn, experiment, and push your craft forward.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing HTML5 display banners or understanding of digital ad production is a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with Creative Team members to concept and design work grounded in strategic insight and elevated through bold, culturally relevant ideas.
Bring modern making to life — using AI tools and emerging technologies to explore visual territories, accelerate ideation, and expand what creative can become.
Design world-class creative across campaigns and channels, including digital, social, and experiential touchpoints — ensuring every execution reflects exceptional craft and clarity.
Apply strong command of layout, typography, color, and composition with precision and taste, balancing brand integrity with forward-thinking design.
Present ideas and creative work with confidence, clearly articulating how design decisions ladder back to strategy and creative intention.
Contribute to a culture that champions craft, curiosity, and creative ambition — staying fluent in design trends, platform evolution, and cultural movements.
Embrace feedback as part of the creative process, incorporating edits thoughtfully while taking ownership of timelines, changes, and communication.
Bring energy and momentum to creative discussions, helping push ideas further and elevate the collective output of the team.
Manage multiple projects with clarity and accountability, proactively communicating progress, risks, and delivery expectations.
Act as a creative thought partner to cross-functional stakeholders, encouraging innovative thinking while grounding work in best-in-class design principles.
Continuously expand platform and production knowledge, sharing learnings that strengthen the Creative Lab’s collective capability.
Support and grow relationships with key platform partners (e.g., Meta, Google, TikTok), staying informed on emerging formats and creative opportunities.

Benefits

Access to all office spaces in MSP, NYC, and CHI
Frequent, paid travel to our Minneapolis headquarters for company events, team events, and in-person collaboration with teams
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 your mobile phone and data plan
Sabbatical program
Charitable giving via our time and a financial match program
Shenanigan’s Day