What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motion Graphic Designer position at Phoenix Suns?
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.
We are seeking a motivated Senior Motion Graphic Designer to support and lead production development of creative motion design projects and assets from departments across the Player 15 Group (Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns, and Mortgage Matchup Center). A Sr. Motion Graphics Designer creates dynamic motion content that powers the live arena experience.
Your Role on the Team:
- 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.
Your Skills and Experience:
- 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.
- High school diploma or GED
- 3 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.
The Team & Experience
We believe great organizations are built by great people. That’s why we foster an in-person collaborative, people-first work environment where team members feel supported, empowered, and connected. We value individuals who bring an ownership mindset, lead with initiative, and embrace an “I’ll do it” mentality in support of the team and our fans.
From career growth opportunities to everyday experiences around the office, we work hard to create an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
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
- On-site cafeteria and collaborative gathering spaces
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.
Questions? Reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@suns.com