Graphic Designer

Job Purpose:

The Graphic Designer is responsible for conceptualizing and executing visually compelling creative that elevates the [REDACTED] brand and supports fan engagement, revenue initiatives, and marketing campaigns. This role develops brand-aligned design across digital, social, in-arena, print, and partnership platforms while contributing to storytelling that connects fans to the team, players, and community.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and design creative assets for digital, social media, in-arena, print, and marketing campaigns. *
• Develop visually compelling, brand-aligned graphics that highlight players, team storytelling, theme nights, and fan experiences. *
• Create design assets that support ticket sales initiatives, sponsorship activations, merchandise, and marketing campaigns. *
• Collaborate with Marketing, Social Media, Content, Partnerships, Community, and Ticketing teams to execute integrated creative campaigns. *
• Design tentpole campaign creative including schedule release, draft, playoffs, theme nights, and major organizational announcements.
• Maintain consistency across brand identity, typography, color systems, and overall visual standards across all platforms. *
• Prepare final production-ready files across digital and print formats, including in-arena graphics, promotional materials, and signage.
• Assist in developing branded sponsor creative and marketing partnership fulfillment materials. *
• Stay current on sports design trends, emerging creative formats, and fan engagement strategies to continuously elevate team branding. *
• Manage organization and archiving of creative files and assets while supporting real-time creative needs during games and live events. *

Game Day Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares and edits content immediately for social media *
• Prolonged standing, walking and extended work hours.
• Must be available to attend all home games for [REDACTED], as well as attend select community events. Games & events may take place on nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Reporting Relationships:

This position reports to: Director of Marketing

Do Other Positions Report to This Position? X No __ Yes

If so, what titles report to this position and how many of each?

Job Requirements:

• Formal Education & Relevant Work Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of professional graphic design experience (sports or entertainment preferred).
• Professional portfolio demonstrating design and branding capabilities required.
• Work Location & Hours: Work is performed in the community, office and/or at one of the arenas as determined necessary by the Company. Must be available to attend all home games for both [REDACTED], as well as attend company events. Games & events may take place on nights, weekends, and/or holidays.*

Ideal Candidate Attributes/Competencies:

• Strong graphic design and visual storytelling skills with a modern sports design aesthetic.
• Proficiency in [REDACTED] Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Strong typography, layout, and branding fundamentals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to take creative direction and contribute original ideas.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays surrounding games and live events.
• Passion for sports and women's basketball preferred.

Physical Requirements*

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, walking and extended work hours.
• Ability to operate design software and technical production systems for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Hearing, seeing, reading, writing, concentration, comprehension, and talking with clear speech.
• Planning, organizing, interpreting data, making decisions, problem-solving, and composure under deadlines/stress.

*Indicates essential functions of position Reference: ECNJOBID-68-44-56-130 in the application