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ABOUT ELEVATE:
Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. With expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data-driven insights, and talent optimization, Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for people's precious time and attention. Established in 2018, Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive performance. In the years since, the world of sports has transformed, today standing at the convergence of media, entertainment, and consumer brands, with Elevate supporting some of the world's most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevate's proprietary technology, data sources, and software products combined with our thoughtful insights, and people-centric approach give clients a 360-degree view of their customers, underpinning intelligent decision-making on marketing spend, growth strategy, and more.
Our team of 200+ employees spans the globe with in 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we've been up to, follow Elevate on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
WHO WE ARE:
Elevate Creative is the creative arm of Elevate-we are a best-in-class sports and entertainment firm that partners with the world's most recognizable teams, brands, and properties. We work together to forge unforgettable moments of connection, uniting storytelling and emotive design to create dynamic experiences and spaces that amplify brands and drive revenue.
WHAT WE BELIEVE:
We believe that boundless creativity, rooted in core truths and lived experience, creates transformative experiences for fans, translates a brand into three dimensions, and brings a space to life. While most people look at a challenge head-on, we tilt our heads to change perspective. We love building things:brands, experiences, stories, relationships, and moments that demand to be re-lived. We believe that creativity never stops.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The Associate Designer's role is to support the creative team in developing spatial, environmental, graphic and digital design solutions. You'll work within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing fresh ideas, technical skills, and a collaborative spirit to create immersive, brand-driven experiences.
We're seeking a designer who is energized by the process of creating, thrives in a collaborative team environment, and balances creative vision with practical execution. You are confident sharing ideas and taking initiative, but approach feedback with humility-seeing every challenge as a chance to grow. You bring curiosity, adaptability, and a desire to explore beyond your comfort zone-whether that's visual storytelling, user experiences, interiors, or branded environments.
Successful candidates come from diverse backgrounds-whether it's Environmental Design, Architecture, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Scenic Design, or UI/UX Design-but you don't need to check every box. We value designers who bring curiosity, cross-disciplinary thinking, and a willingness to explore new creative territories.
ABOUT YOU:
EXPERIENCE:
SKILLS:
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS:
ONCE YOU ARE HERE YOU WILL:
WORKPLACE:
This position is open to all qualified candidates. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability in connection with the application process, you may contact us at kayla@joyn.design.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/veterans/disabled/ LGBT employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Job Questions:
Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. With expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data-driven insights, and talent optimization, Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for people's precious time and attention. Established in 2018, Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive performance. In the years since, the world of sports has transformed, today standing at the convergence of media, entertainment, and consumer brands, with Elevate supporting some of the world's most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevate's proprietary technology, data sources, and software products combined with our thoughtful insights, and people-centric approach give clients a 360-degree view of their customers, underpinning intelligent decision-making on marketing spend, growth strategy, and more.
Our team of 200+ employees spans the globe with in 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we've been up to, follow Elevate on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
WHO WE ARE:
Elevate Creative is the creative arm of Elevate-we are a best-in-class sports and entertainment firm that partners with the world's most recognizable teams, brands, and properties. We work together to forge unforgettable moments of connection, uniting storytelling and emotive design to create dynamic experiences and spaces that amplify brands and drive revenue.
WHAT WE BELIEVE:
We believe that boundless creativity, rooted in core truths and lived experience, creates transformative experiences for fans, translates a brand into three dimensions, and brings a space to life. While most people look at a challenge head-on, we tilt our heads to change perspective. We love building things:brands, experiences, stories, relationships, and moments that demand to be re-lived. We believe that creativity never stops.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The Associate Designer's role is to support the creative team in developing spatial, environmental, graphic and digital design solutions. You'll work within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing fresh ideas, technical skills, and a collaborative spirit to create immersive, brand-driven experiences.
We're seeking a designer who is energized by the process of creating, thrives in a collaborative team environment, and balances creative vision with practical execution. You are confident sharing ideas and taking initiative, but approach feedback with humility-seeing every challenge as a chance to grow. You bring curiosity, adaptability, and a desire to explore beyond your comfort zone-whether that's visual storytelling, user experiences, interiors, or branded environments.
Successful candidates come from diverse backgrounds-whether it's Environmental Design, Architecture, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Scenic Design, or UI/UX Design-but you don't need to check every box. We value designers who bring curiosity, cross-disciplinary thinking, and a willingness to explore new creative territories.
ABOUT YOU:
EXPERIENCE:
- A well-designed portfolio showcasing work in one of our relevant disciplines
- 0 to 2 years of relevant experience
- Comfort with supporting senior team members with direct guidance.
- Experience executing designs within defined boundaries.
- History of delivering assigned tasks on time.
SKILLS:
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop). Preferred exposure to 3D Design Tools (e.g., SketchUp, Revit, or CAD equivalent). Competence with presentation tools (Google Slides, Keynote, or PowerPoint).
- Creative Thinking: Ability to perform insightful research, generate new ideas, and integrate brand stories into multi-dimensional environments.
- Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and written communication skills to work effectively within a team and present ideas.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to design execution, from visual elements to technical accuracy.
- Passion for Learning: Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow in a fast-paced creative environment.
- Problem-Solving: Creative thinking and a solutions-oriented approach to addressing project challenges.
- Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS:
- Motion Design (After Effects, Cinema 4D, etc.)
- Rendering (Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion, etc.)
- UI/UX or Collaboration Tools (Miro, Figjam etc.)
- Hand Sketching (Traditional or Digital)
ONCE YOU ARE HERE YOU WILL:
- Support the development of visual concepts for sports and entertainment projects. This may include creating mood boards, sketches, graphics, models and/or renderings.
- Conduct base research on materials, industry trends, and experiential design inspiration to inform creative solutions.
- Collaborate with teams to challenge conventional thinking, explore fresh creative approaches, and develop innovative design solutions.
- Assist in preparing client-facing presentations, including slide layout, renderings, diagrams, and mockups.
- You will be led by Creative Directors and Design Directors, who provide vision, feedback, and mentorship to support your development. You'll also work alongside a team of multidisciplinary designers and thinkers, pushing each other toward creative excellence.
WORKPLACE:
- Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid)
- Ability to travel as needed (less than 10%)
- We offer an unlimited PTO policy, because we believe rest and personal time fuel creativity and performance. We trust our team to balance time away with delivering exceptional work.
- We cannot provide visa sponsorship at this time.
This position is open to all qualified candidates. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability in connection with the application process, you may contact us at kayla@joyn.design.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/veterans/disabled/ LGBT employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Job Questions:
- Do you have the unrestricted right to work in the US?
- Will you ever in the future need sponsorship for work authorization in the US?
- This job is based in Nashville, TN and is a hybrid position. If you are not already based in Nashville, TN, are you willing to relocate for this role?
- The salary range for this position is $55K-$65K commensurate with experience. Does that salary range align with your expectations?
- If you were offered this position, how soon would you be available to start?