Detroit Pistons is hiring: Graphic Designer in Detroit

Up to 40 hours per week + nights, holidays and weekends as necessary

Summary

Are you looking to joining a team of go-getters dedicated to serving and uplifting the community through basketball? Join Detroit Pistons team and our mission to empower!

Here at the Detroit Pistons, we are focused on equality for all. We work collaboratively to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that celebrates our differences while driving innovation and equity. Creating impactful experiences on and off the court is what we do - and ensuring that everyone has a voice is how we do it.

We are seeking a team member with a positive, upbeat attitude that can connect with a diverse population, and we are excited to meet you!

What you’ll be doing

• Developing social media graphics for the Detroit Pistons and Motor City Cruise, and covering games in real-time to support our social and other owned media channels
• Developing graphics packages for a wide range of media including print, social, web, email, apparel, outdoor, marketing promotions, and game presentation needs
• Developing designs in-line with creative requests placed by departments across the Pistons organization, including Partnerships, Membership, Brand Marketing, Game Presentation, Retail, Basketball Operations, HR, and others.
• Collaborating across Brand Marketing verticals on design and activation strategies

What we’re looking for

• Enthusiastic creative who is passionate about both their design craft and the sports and entertainment industry
• To ensure consistency in visual voice across all marketing and communications channels, need to be comfortable in, and champion for working within the confines of the Pistons and Motor City Cruise campaign standards
• A strong portfolio that showcases refined design skills, inspired creative vision, strong technical skill, a demonstrated understanding of layout design, and alignment with brand standards
• In-tune with ever-evolving social media trends and best practices
• Expert knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Interest in UI and digital design for the range of marcomm platforms including web, email, app, social, and OOH
• Willingness to learn and support all facets of print production in the Pistons in-house print shop
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Hard-working fast paced, high volume
• Graphic Design/Visual Communications degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in a design role is preferred.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week, unless otherwise agreed upon with their supervisor. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary
• Must have reliable transportation to and from The Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center and Little Caesars Arena.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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