Junior Motion Designer

Junior Motion Graphic Designer

Player 15 Group | Mortgage Matchup Center

Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary

Player 15 Group includes several companies and many collaborative departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns, and Mortgage Matchup Center.

Would you like to win championships and create sustained success? Player 15 Group is looking for individuals who are committed to pursuing excellence, win championships, create sustained success and desire to play a role in creating memorable experiences.

We are seeking a motivated Junior Motion Graphic Designer to support our team with production development of creative motion design projects, and assisting in the production of assets from departments across the Player 15 Group (Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns, and Mortgage Matchup Center).

What You Will Do

• Develop high-quality motion graphics for in-arena entertainment, live events, broadcast, social, and digital platforms across all Player 15 Group properties—enhancing fan engagement and elevating the overall game-day experience.
• Execute creative within established brand guidelines, ensuring all motion deliverables are on-brand, meet technical and creative requirements, and are delivered on schedule.
• Support the Motion Team by handling production responsibilities such as resizing and reformatting creative to be placed throughout in-arena displays.
• Support a wide range of motion design projects, including in-arena show content, pre-game and non-game day event assets, seasonal design systems, editable MOGRT development, contribute to large scale brand initiatives and prodution set or environmental design elements.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, maintaining strong communication and organization to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, sports-driven environment.
  
  

What We Need From Our Junior Motion Designer

• 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.
• Ability 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.
  
  

Experience/ Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years of Creative Design experience in sports or events industry, agency, or related in-house environment preferred.
• Provide strong portfolio or demo reel.
• Extremely detail oriented and adherence to strict file structure guidelines
• Capable of following digital requirements for constructing files.
• The ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communications, as well as strong organizational skills.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
  
  

What You Can Expect

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by Jr Motion Designer to optimally perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.

This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is

S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.

Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.

Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English

Wide range of full-time benefit options including

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
• Life and Disability options
• Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
• In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.

Perks:

• Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
• Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games

Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment

Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact the People & Culture Recruiting team at recruiting@suns.com