The Memphis Grizzlies are seeking an energetic, innovative Art Director who can push the brand creative boundaries while staying grounded in strategic outcomes that drive customer engagement and revenue growth. 

The ideal Art Director will put the target audience at the center of concepts and campaigns, and will artfully blend content, messaging and experiences throughout their creative process while successfully leading a team of internal designers, tasked with developing and executing creative ideas and campaigns.

• Lead creative strategy, development, and execution for all Memphis Grizzlies brands (Memphis Grizzles, Grind City Media, FedExForum, Memphis Hustle, and Grizz Gaming);
• Manage the creation of marketing, digital, community, media, sales, promotional, editorial, and retail materials, graphic design and layout, direction and production of collateral and publication materials for team business and basketball departments;
• Collaborate closely with the web development team to create responsive website designs, platform interfaces, UX/UI layouts as well as the social media, broadcast, and production teams to create appropriate, timely brand campaigns and deliverables for various audiences;
• Lead the production and execution of leading-edge, innovative, and enticing fan-focused branding and creative resulting in measurable growth in engagement and revenue;
• Allocate resources and personnel appropriately ensuring on-time delivery and a clear workflow;
• Work closely with the Strategy and Analytics teams to ensure campaigns are data driven and built to yield measurable insights ;
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, working within timelines defined by project managers and guidelines;
• Foster an open culture of design critique and feedback;
• Oversee the creative department’s management of the assets in DAM software tool
• Thoughtfully and positively lead and manage graphic designers’ day-to-day workload, guiding and assisting in executing creative vision;
• Foster positive relationships throughout the organization as well as with contractors and vendors to ensure successful collaboration;
• Develop holistic 360° creative branding from concept to delivery the brand image/voice across all platforms, including brand graphics, in-arena, uniforms, and retail design;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field, or equivalent work experience. 
• 7+ years of brand experience with a brand, sports entity, or creative agency.
• 2+ years in a director-level position managing a creative team and brand building process.
• Expert-level experience in Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Able to demonstrate proven campaign results and creative accolades .
• Hands-on experience with multiple forms of creative expression including graphic design, motion graphics, animation, storyboarding, and UI/UX etc.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written, and attention to detail.
• Strong presentation skills and experience creating and delivering presentations.
• Must be both process‎ and results-oriented.
• Able to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while demonstrating superb time management skills.
• Able to quickly assimilate new information and learn new skills.
• Must be focused, extremely detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Due to the nature of our business, must be willing and able to work nights, holidays, and weekends as required.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of sports and entertainment, specifically NBA basketball.
• Knowledge of Premier Prop or Final Cut and After affects, a plus.

What We Offer

At the Memphis Grizzlies, we strive to support our team members through all stages of life with robust and attractive benefits, financial and wellness options and great perks.  In addition to offering a competitive salary, we have other great benefits and perks.

Keeping You Healthy

• Industry leading health coverage
• Short and Long-term disability
• Team Member and Dependent Life Insurance
• Group Voluntary Benefits
• Wellness programs through EAP and Headspace

Discounts and Perks

• Matching 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Store Discounts
• Happy Hours and other fun activities
• Qualified parking and game night meals
• NBA Sponsored Discount Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition Programs

Taking Time Off

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave

Memphis Basketball LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and team members fairly based on their abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law.