Social Graphic Designer at Pacers Sports & Entertainment

SUMMARY We are looking for a Social Graphic Designer to join our Digital content team! This role will be responsible for creating state of the art graphics for all Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) brands, including the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, Noblesville Boom (G League), Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and Pacers Foundation. The Social Graphic Designer will create high-end 2D and static graphics, 3D motion graphics is a plus, for distribution across all digital platforms, as well as in-arena and TV. The ideal candidate has a strong design foundation, a digital-first mindset, and a passion for creating content that resonates with fans. Being a strong, clear communicator is vital to success in this role. Because this role will work across numerous properties, having an understanding of not only basketball, but entertainment at large, is important. This position will be well-supported by a creative team composed of video producers, social content producers, photographers, and digital marketers. Additionally, this role will work closely with our part-time graphic design staff. We are looking for someone with a strong creative eye to elevate content with motion and visual effects, and who is excited to produce graphics across every brand in our organization. The role will work highly cross-functionally with our Brand Marketing, Game Operations, Corporate Partnerships, Community Engagement, and Ticketing teams, among others. Portfolio work is required and must be comprised of work created and designed exclusively by the applicant. ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES • Design and produce digital and social-first graphics across all PS&E brands • Provide creative ideas and concepts and see those ideas from ideation through execution • Ability to produce engaging original designs and work with existing designs • Maintain brand consistency and support brand strategy throughout all content and executions • Collaborate with the Digital and Creative teams to support campaigns and initiatives along with providing support across the PS&E business • Monitor and communicate the latest motion graphics & design trends • Support and collaborate with part-time graphic design staff • Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment • Other duties and projects as assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: • Minimum 2 years of experience in graphic design or related digital creative role required • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field preferred • Strong knowledge working with Adobe Creative Cloud, with an emphasis on After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop & Illustrator • Understanding of 3D and 2D Motion Design techniques preferred • Familiarity with social platforms including (but not limited to): Instagram, X, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, LinkedIn, and emerging platforms PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, move heavy objects, use a computer, use a 10-key calculator, use a telephone, speak, hear, and write. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate and the noise level in Gainbridge Fieldhouse / game environment is usually loud. The stress level may become high during certain times of the year. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.