The Opportunity
The Senior Motion Designer is responsible for leveraging advanced motion design expertise to conceptualize and produce high-impact animated content across in-arena displays, broadcast, digital platforms, and social media for the Memphis Grizzlies, Memphis Hustle, FedExForum and Grind City Media.
With a strong emphasis on the in-arena experience, the Senior Motion Designer plays a pivotal role in enhancing fan engagement and brand storytellingultimately supporting marketing initiatives that drive audience growth, fan retention, and revenue generation. This is a results-oriented role that requires a strategic mindset, creative excellence, and a passion for delivering visually compelling content that aligns with business goals.
In This Role You Will
- Lead the creation and implementation of design systems and motion strategies across the Grizzlies and all affiliated properties
- Provide mentorship and direction to the motion graphic designer(s) with intent to nurture creative growth in order to produce high quality content
- Partner with Director of Creative Services to understand and contribute to the broader creative marketing strategy and how execution occurs across the organization
- Lead cross functional communication with other departments to bring different animation strategies to life in a visually impactful way
- Create briefs and communicate design concepts for various theme nights, and tent pole events each year
- Collaborate with Director, Live Entertainment in order to fulfill in-game entertainment needs as well as messaging for corporate partners, community initiatives and team related promotions
- Attend meetings as requested for both Broadcast and Live Entertainment teams and participate actively in the creative process of both departments
- Manage multiple projects from conception to completion within assigned timelines
- Animate logos, brand assets, typography and design elements
- Partner with the Creative Video Lead / Sr. Producer in order to coordinate look of video elements as needed for broadcast, social and web features
- Execute creative project direction, goals and requirements as set and assigned by the Creative Project Manager
- Work evenings, weekend or holidays as needed
- Other duties as assigned
The Experience You Will Bring
Bachelor's degree in graphic design or equivalent work / trainingFive years or more experience creating animations and graphic designsStrong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-changing environmentMust be a team player, highly motivated with a strong attention to detailThorough knowledge of design techniques and applications using Adobe AfterEffects, Photoshop and IllustratorExperience with file-based production and post-production workflowsUnderstanding of video and animation codecsKnowledge of production standards for social platformsNice to Have :
Experience using 3D software such as Cinema 4D or BlenderExperience using Ross Xpression to build animation templates that integrate live dataExperience in live event productionExperience in Non-Linear editing in Adobe Premier and AvidKnowledge of design techniques and applications using Ross XpressionExperience working for professional or college sports teamWhat We Offer
At the Memphis Grizzlies, we strive to support our team members through all stages of life with robust and attractive benefits, financial and wellness options and great perks. In addition to offering a competitive salary, we have other great benefits and perks.
Keeping You Healthy
Industry leading health coverageShort and Long-term disabilityTeam Member and Dependent Life InsuranceGroup Voluntary BenefitsWellness programs through EAP and HeadspaceDiscounts and Perks
Matching 401(k)Employee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementTeam Store DiscountsHappy Hours and other fun activitiesFree parking and game night mealsNBA Sponsored Discount ProgramsEmployee Referral BonusesEmployee Recognition ProgramsTaking Time Off
Generous Paid Time OffHoliday PayPaid Parental LeaveMemphis Basketball LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and team members fairly based on their abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law.