Why Join the Pack?
At this organization, we do things a bit differently. We're not your typical sports franchise pouring all of our focus into the playing stage. We're about uniting together to push the culture forward, challenge the status quo, and accomplish things most didn't think was possible! Whether you're blazing trails in ticket sales, creating for our brands, or using your passion to elevate our vision, your contributions will always shine bright. Together, we are on a journey where chasing greatness is constant and breaking new grounds is a norm.

What would you do?

​​This position works within Digital Content to create compelling graphics and animations for use on web, and social channels. This position also works hand in hand with our Marketing and Partnership departments to create motion graphics used as sponsorship assets on social, social and digital signage advertisements, and television advertisements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:

1. ​​ Conceptualize, design and animate 2D and 3D graphics used for web and social video.
2. Understand and implement brand guides developed in marketing to design compelling visual animations for social advertisements, broadcast and digital signage.
3. Work with Partnership Activation to create sponsorship element videos.
4. Create artistic illustrations and graphics for use on social channels.
5. Base level knowledge of editing in premier

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other:

1.    Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
2.    Computer skills required: experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) is preferred.
3.    Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with emphasis in Aftereffects.
4.    Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
5.    Ability to work well on a team and independently.
6.    Ability to manage specific processes and tasks in the department.
7.    Ability to understand and implement brand guidelines.
8.    Ability to understand and respond to feedback by delivering assets back to stakeholders with minimal additional changes needed.

The above essential functions are not designed 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. 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

Additional information:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience: Minimum two (2) years of motion graphics experience at a production facility or media company.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibility

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. Office hours are typically 8:00 AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday. In addition to working office hours staff may work some Timberwolves and Lynx home games as well as external events including but not limited to: charity and networking events. Work is both sedentary and active in nature. The working environment is generally favorable. Office lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available, and will also operate in a sports arena which includes bleachers/steps and moderate noise levels.

Physical Demands

​​​​The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, kneel, or crawl while carrying a camera device. The employee may frequently remain in a stationary position, as well as operate computers and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, printer, and telephone. Staff will frequently ascend and descend bleachers/steps and traverse around the building both on event days and non-event days. Staff may occasionally move items weighing up to 50 pounds.​

Travel  Position will require some travel. ​

EEO Statement

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization.

Our DEI Commitment

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives reflect our nature as a Pack. Each one is defined by our collective strength and effort to move everyone forward. Through DEI, we speak up against social injustices, marginalization, and oppression, provide equal opportunities, embrace the differences of others, and create an environment where everyone feels accepted and welcome. Together, we empower each other to be champions of change, help put those around us in a position to win and use our voices for good.

As an organization, we’re proud to commit to accountability, transparency, change, and building DEI into everything we do; because when we do, our community becomes stronger.

E-Verify Statement

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot prove this, we will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action might be taken against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.