Events Designer (AI)

Location: Hybrid in San Francisco, United States

Salary: $223,000–$247,000 base pay annually, plus equity and eligible bonuses

Company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company developing and deploying general-purpose artificial intelligence intended to benefit humanity.

What you will do

• Design event experiences from concept through execution, including signage, wayfinding, wall graphics, apparel, merchandise, and other onsite brand applications.
• Build cohesive visual systems across physical environments, keynote presentations, large-format screens, and digital event touchpoints.
• Create broadcast and livestream graphics such as overlays, lower thirds, titles, countdowns, and motion-ready assets.
• Storyboard and art-direct motion work with internal motion designers and external creative partners.
• Collaborate with producers, motion designers, video teams, artists, event planners, marketing, and product partners.
• Maintain and evolve the brand system for events through reusable templates, documented design decisions, and scalable execution of global events.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience translating creative concepts into production-ready graphics for events, live broadcasts, or large-scale brand experiences.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality brand and experiential design across physical and digital surfaces.
• Fluency with design tools and processes for visual identity, presentations, environmental graphics, and digital or motion design.
• Excellent visual craft and attention to detail, including typography, composition, brand consistency, and production specifications.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain design decisions and work with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Ability to manage overlapping projects and design timelines, adapt to ambiguity, and deliver under event deadlines.

Nice to have

• Experience with livestream graphics, motion direction, large-format print production, or experiential design.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with daily meals in offices and eligible meal delivery credits.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and flexible pre-tax accounts.
• Paid parental, medical, caregiver, sick, and safe leave, plus paid time off and company holidays.
• Mental health and wellness support, life and disability coverage, and an annual learning and development stipend.
• Relocation support is available for eligible employees.

Hiring process

• More detailed benefits information is provided during the hiring process.
• Background checks are administered in accordance with applicable law.