Senior Motion Graphic Designer

Job Summary

Player 15 Group is the sports and entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Valley Suns (G League), and Mortgage Matchup Center. Headquartered in downtown Phoenix, Player 15 Group is driven by a culture built on passion, creativity, innovation, and care. Our people are at the center of everything we do, united by a shared commitment to create unforgettable memories for our fans, partners, and community. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where every team member contributes to the success of our teams, the experiences of our fans, and the impact we make throughout our community.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Motion Graphic Designer to join our team. In this high-impact role, you will support all facets of Motion Graphics for Marketing, while playing a key role in broader department initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce high-quality motion graphics for in-arena videoboards, LED displays, live events, broadcast, social media, and digital platforms across all Player 15 Group properties, elevating the overall fan experience
• Execute motion creative within established brand guidelines, ensuring all deliverables are visually compelling, technically accurate, and delivered on schedule
• Develop motion templates, animation systems, and reusable assets to improve production efficiency across the creative team and external freelance partners
• Adapt and prepare creative for multiple in-arena display formats, including resizing, reformatting, and optimizing motion content for various LED and videoboard environments
• Contribute to a wide range of motion design initiatives including game presentation elements, pre-game and non-game day event content, seasonal design systems, editable motion graphics templates (MOGRTs), and large-scale brand campaigns
• Support environmental and experiential design initiatives including motion elements for production sets, stage design, and in-venue activations
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong communication, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced sports and live entertainment environment
• Oversee freelance motion designers and external production partners, providing creative direction, managing project workflows, distributing templates and brand assets, and ensuring all deliverables meet brand standards, technical requirements, and production deadlines

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud products: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro
• Cinema4D, Blender, and 3D design platforms
• Deep understanding and ongoing curiosity of design trends
• Experience with project management tools like Asana, Monday.com, Wrike, etc.
• Strong team player able to collaborate with a team of creatives
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Able to multitask and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and clearly able to articulate design ideas
• Adhere to brand guidelines in ways that still push creative boundaries
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Basic videography/production/still graphics skills
• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of Creative Design experience in sports or events industry, agency, or related in-house environment preferred

Skills

• Provide strong portfolio or demo reel
• Extremely detail oriented and adherence to strict file structure guidelines

Qualifications

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage options
• Paid vacation, sick time, volunteer time and company holidays
• 401(k) plan with Player 15 Group match
• Team member experiences throughout the year including team offsites, catered lunches, coffee stands, ice cream trucks and more
• Team swag throughout the year plus employee discounts at our Team Shop and online store
• Complimentary tickets to Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Valley Suns games, plus other local sporting events and concerts, as available
• Access to amenities, including: Full fitness center with locker rooms and showers
• Indoor/outdoor basketball courts
• Pickleball court
• Golf simulator and putting green

Benefits

At Player 15 Group, our people-first culture is reflected in benefits and perks that may vary based on employment status and eligibility, including the following:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage options
• Paid vacation, sick time, volunteer time and company holidays
• 401(k) plan with Player 15 Group match
• Team member experiences throughout the year including team offsites, catered lunches, coffee stands, ice cream trucks and more
• Team swag throughout the year plus employee discounts at our Team Shop and online store
• Complimentary tickets to Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Valley Suns games, plus other local sporting events and concerts, as available
• Access to amenities, including: Full fitness center with locker rooms and showers
• Indoor/outdoor basketball courts
• Pickleball court
• Golf simulator and putting green

Schedule

Flexible scheduling to accommodate the fast-paced nature of sports and live entertainment environments.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.