Partnership Solutions Coordinator

Minnesota Timberwolves • Minneapolis, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Partnerships Solutions Coordinator develops high-quality sales materials and creative assets in support of Partnerships strategy and the sales process for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. The role helps bring partnership ideas and brand activations to life through visual storytelling, creating custom presentations, partnership concepts, activation mockups, research briefs, and other sales materials. The position turns strategic ideas into polished visuals that communicate partnership opportunities to prospective brands.

The coordinator works with Partnerships Solutions, Sales, Partnership Marketing, and other teams to deliver accurate, consistent materials that follow Timberwolves and Lynx brand standards. The position manages multiple requests and projects, contributes to strategy through research and data visualization, and develops templates and creative resources to improve departmental efficiency. The role operates in a professional office and sports arena environment, with typical office hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, plus required work at Timberwolves and Lynx home games and external events. Travel to external events may be required. This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in graphic design, presentation design, marketing, or a related creative field.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of typography, composition, brand standards, and design for digital and print environments.
• Ability to receive creative direction, incorporate feedback, and collaborate across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple design projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven workflow.
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivation, an entrepreneurial spirit, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to contribute original ideas during creative brainstorming and keep work current, relevant, and aligned with fan and industry trends.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in sports sponsorship, live events, or the sports and entertainment industry.
• Experience designing client-facing presentations or marketing materials.
• Motion graphics or video editing experience.

Responsibilities

• Shape the narrative, flow, and visual direction of presentations, bringing creative ideas to the work.
• Create sponsorship mockups, signage concepts, and branded assets that help partners visualize opportunities.
• Design one-sheeters, case studies, recap materials, and partnership event materials.
• Own project requests from the Partnerships team and deliver work quickly and consistently.
• Help identify how data, creative, and storytelling can strengthen proposals and renewals.
• Translate research, fan insights, survey results, ROI metrics, and valuation data into graphics and presentation slides.
• Manage design delivery across multiple projects, communicate progress, and flag missing information or competing deadlines early.
• Develop templates, graphics, and creative resources that improve efficiency and consistency across the Partnerships department.
• Collaborate with Partnerships Solutions, Sales, Partnership Marketing, and other teams to bring ideas to life.
• Maintain design consistency across Partnerships materials in accordance with Timberwolves and Lynx brand standards.
• Audit presentations and slides for accuracy, consistency, and current information.
• Stay current on design trends, emerging technologies, and creative best practices.
• Work Timberwolves and Lynx home games and external events, including charity and networking events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level