Project Employee, Graphic Designer - WNBA

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week  

This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months.

Position Summary

The WNBA is looking for a Project Employee, Graphic Designer to support the WNBA in building the next generation of fans. The role requires supporting the Creative Director in the development of advertising, marketing, and digital media assets for use across social, digital, and broadcast channels. This is an exciting opportunity to help establish a consistent, ownable vision and voice across the league.

Major Responsibilities

•    Design high-quality assets for a wide variety of digital and physical media, including advertising, websites, social media, events, logos, office branding, assets for press, and presentations.
•    Work collaboratively across teams to ensure a cohesive look and voice across all assets and bring new design ideas and solutions to the table.
•    Ensure all designs are delivered on time and meet quality standards

Educational Background Required

•    Bachelor’s degree in an art or design program required

Required Skills/Knowledge

•    Minimum of 3-4 years of design experience working within a creative agency, design department, or client marketing department
•    Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and a working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint
•    Strong typesetting and page layout skills
•    Familiarity with designing for social media and web
•    Motion Graphics experience a plus.
•    Ability to quickly switch gears and multi-task, thrive in a fast-paced work environment, turnaround work quickly, and adapt in real-time
•    Must be willing to work flexible hours for coverage as needed during basketball season and key tentpole moments that will include nights and weekends.
•    Keen attention to detail and organizational skills
•    Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure to meet tight deadlines
•    Portfolio submission must feature design samples across multiple platforms.

Salary Range: $2,692.30 - $3,076.92/ bi - weekly 

Job Posting Title: Project 

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About the WNBA
The WNBA is a bold, progressive basketball league that stands for the power of women.  Featuring 12 teams, the W is a unique sports property that combines competition and entertainment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion and social responsibility.  Through its world-class athletes, the in-game fan experience, TV and digital broadcasts, digital and social content and community outreach programs, the league celebrates and elevates the game of basketball and the culture around it.