Graphic Designer, Sports Marketing

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment•New York, NY

6h•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Graphic Designer is an integral member of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment’s Sports Marketing team, supporting creative initiatives across the Brooklyn Nets, Long Island Nets, and Brooklyn Basketball. The role brings marketing campaigns, brand initiatives, and everyday communications to life through visual design across digital, social, in-venue, experiential, and print channels. Working collaboratively with Sports Marketing, Content, Brand, Partnership Marketing, and other internal teams, the designer helps develop and execute creative assets that strengthen brand identity, engage fans, and support business objectives. The role offers the opportunity to develop creative skills, contribute original ideas, and produce work reflecting the energy, culture, and spirit of Brooklyn. The ideal candidate is thoughtful, detail-oriented, collaborative, eager to learn, and passionate about sports, entertainment, and culture. The position is primarily based in an office environment in Industry City, Brooklyn. Attendance at games and other events may be required on evenings, weekends, and holidays, as applicable. Occasional travel, including air travel and overnight stays, may be required.

Requirements

1–3 years of graphic design experience in an in-house creative team, agency, internship, or comparable environment; relevant portfolio work may substitute for some professional experience.
A portfolio demonstrating proficiency in visual design, typography, layout, and digital or social media creative; a portfolio is required for consideration.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Familiarity with Keynote, Microsoft Office, and presentation design.
Understanding of brand identity and ability to adapt creative concepts across digital, print, and experiential applications.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to balance multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, openness to constructive feedback, and commitment to continued professional development.
Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality creative work.
Interest in sports, entertainment, culture, and the Brooklyn community.
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field, or equivalent practical experience; the degree is preferred.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing deadlines and business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with motion graphics, photography, video editing, or merchandise design.
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field.

Responsibilities

Design and produce creative assets for social media, websites, email, mobile applications, out-of-home advertising, in-venue signage, experiential activations, and print materials.
Support the development and execution of marketing campaigns and key brand initiatives, adapting creative concepts across platforms and formats.
Collaborate with Sports Marketing, Content, Brand, Partnership Marketing, and other internal teams to develop creative solutions that support marketing objectives and engage fans.
Create social graphics, digital assets, presentation materials, templates, and other visual content that maintain consistency across the company’s sports properties.
Assist in developing logos, visual identities, brand guidelines, and merchandise concepts as assigned.
Partner with the Content team to support visual storytelling through graphic design, photography, and basic motion graphics when appropriate.
Participate in creative brainstorming sessions and design reviews, communicate ideas, and incorporate feedback.
Ensure creative materials follow established brand guidelines and meet standards for quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Manage assigned projects from initial concept through final production, maintain organized files, and meet established deadlines.
Stay informed about emerging design trends, sports marketing, social media, and culture, and bring relevant inspiration and ideas to the team.