Senior Motion Graphic Designer
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix, AZThis is a Full Time Job
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Motion Graphic Designer to join our team. In this high-impact role, you will support all facets of Motion Graphics for Marketing, while playing a key role in broader department initiatives.
Your Role on the Team
• Design and produce high-quality motion graphics for in-arena videoboards, LED displays, live events, broadcast, social media, and digital platforms across all Player 15 Group properties, elevating the overall fan experience.
• Execute motion creative within established brand guidelines, ensuring all deliverables are visually compelling, technically accurate, and delivered on schedule.
• Develop motion templates, animation systems, and reusable assets to improve production efficiency across the creative team and external freelance partners.
• Adapt and prepare creative for multiple in-arena display formats, including resizing, reformatting, and optimizing motion content for various LED and videoboard environments.
• Contribute to a wide range of motion design initiatives including game presentation elements, pre-game and non-game day event content, seasonal design systems, editable motion graphics templates (MOGRTs), and large-scale brand campaigns.
• Support environmental and experiential design initiatives including motion elements for production sets, stage design, and in-venue activations.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong communication, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced sports and live entertainment environment.
• Oversee freelance motion designers and external production partners, providing creative direction, managing project workflows, distributing templates and brand assets, and ensuring all deliverables meet brand standards, technical requirements, and production deadlines.
Your Skills and Experience
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud products: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro.
• Cinema4D, Blender, and 3D design platforms
• Deep understanding and ongoing curiosity of design trends
• Experience with project management tools like Asana, Monday.com, Wrike, etc.
• Strong team player able to collaborate with a team of creatives.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and clearly able to articulate design ideas.
• Adhere to brand guidelines in ways that still push creative boundaries.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic videography/production/still graphics skills.
Experience/ Education Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years of Creative Design experience in sports or events industry, agency, or related in-house environment preferred.
• Provide strong portfolio or demo reel.
• Extremely detail oriented and adherence to strict file structure guidelines
• Capable of following digital requirements for constructing files.
• The ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communications, as well as strong organizational skills.
The Team & Experience
We believe great organizations are built by great people. That's why we foster an in-person collaborative, people-first work environment where team members feel supported, empowered, and connected. We value individuals who bring an ownership mindset, lead with initiative, and embrace an ''I'll do it'' mentality in support of the team and our fans.
From career growth opportunities to everyday experiences around the office, we work hard to create an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary/Benefits
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid vacation, sick time, volunteer time, and company holidays
• 401(k) plan with Player 15 Group match
Perks
• Team member experiences throughout the year including team offsites, catered lunches, coffee stands, ice cream trucks, and more
• Team swag throughout the year plus employee discounts at our Team Shop and online store
• Complimentary tickets to Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Valley Suns games, plus other local sporting events and concerts, as available
• Access to amenities including full fitness center with locker rooms and showers, indoor/outdoor basketball courts, pickleball court, golf simulator and putting green, on-site cafeteria and collaborative gathering spaces
Additional Information
Player 15 Group is the sports and entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Valley Suns (G League), and Mortgage Matchup Center. Headquartered in downtown Phoenix, the company fosters a culture of passion, creativity, innovation, and care, with a focus on creating unforgettable memories for fans, partners, and the community. Player 15 Group provides a fast-paced, collaborative environment where every team member plays a vital role in the success of the teams and the experiences of fans, as well as the positive impact made throughout the community.