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

The NBA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. Any unsolicited resume sent to the NBA will be considered NBA property, and the NBA will not pay a fee should it hire the subject of any unsolicited resume.

The NBA considers applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

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.

Project Employee, Graphic Designer - WNBA

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