Graphic Designer - Sports Marketing

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment creates bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality, The Brooklyn Way. As the parent company of marquee properties including the Brooklyn Nets, NY Liberty and Barclays Center, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment operates at the intersection of live entertainment, premium hospitality, and community engagement. 

As it expands its existing portfolio, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment now includes BK Mag, Brooklyn Wine Club, and a hospitality business developing several location-based entertainment properties.  

Whether on the court, on stage, or in the workplace, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is driven by a pursuit of excellence—constantly evolving, innovating, and pushing boundaries to elevate its business and expand its fan base. The company is deeply committed to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion, both internally and across its communities, ensuring that every interaction reflects its values of growth mindset, integrity, accountability and care. 

We are guided by our core values:

• Integrity: Be intellectually honest at all times. Demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Care: Care for everything and everyone around us. Practice empathy, respect, and inclusion to promote an environment of excellence and success.
• Growth Mindset: Develop ourselves and those around us. Experiment, learn, and improve from everything we do.
• Accountability: Deliver on our word, take responsibility for our actions, and work in the interest of our team.

SUMMARY

The Graphic Designer will be an integral member of the Sports Marketing team at Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, supporting creative initiatives across the Brooklyn Nets, Long Island Nets, and Brooklyn Basketball. This individual will help bring marketing campaigns, key brand initiatives, and everyday communications to life through compelling visual design across digital, social, in-venue, experiential, and print channels.

Working collaboratively with the Sports Marketing, Content, Brand, and Partnership Marketing teams, the Graphic Designer will contribute to the development and execution of creative assets that strengthen brand identity, engage fans, and support business objectives. This role offers an opportunity to develop creative skills, contribute original ideas, and produce work that reflects the energy, culture, and spirit of Brooklyn.

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful, detail-oriented, and collaborative designer with a strong foundation in visual design, a willingness to learn, and a passion for sports, entertainment, and culture.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design and produce creative assets for social media, websites, email, mobile applications, out-of-home advertising, in-venue signage, experiential activations, and print materials.
• Support the development and execution of marketing campaigns and key brand initiatives, adapting creative concepts across multiple platforms and formats.
• Collaborate with Sports Marketing, Content, Brand, Partnership Marketing, and other internal teams to develop creative solutions that support marketing objectives and engage fans.
• Create social graphics, digital assets, presentation materials, templates, and other visual content that maintain consistency across Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment's sports properties.
• Assist in the development of logos, visual identities, brand guidelines, and merchandise concepts as assigned.
• Partner with the Content team to support visual storytelling through graphic design, photography, and basic motion graphics when appropriate.
• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions and design reviews, clearly communicating ideas and incorporating feedback to strengthen creative work.
• Ensure all creative materials adhere to established brand guidelines while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Manage assigned projects from initial concept through final production, maintaining organized files and meeting established deadlines.
• Stay informed about emerging design trends, sports marketing, social media, and culture, bringing relevant inspiration and creative ideas to the team.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• 1–3 years of graphic design experience in an in-house creative team, agency, internship, or comparable environment; relevant portfolio work may be considered in place of some professional experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in visual design, typography, layout, and digital or social media creative. A portfolio is required for consideration.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Familiarity with Keynote, Microsoft Office, and presentation design.
• Understanding of brand identity and the ability to adapt creative concepts across digital, print, and experiential applications.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an openness to constructive feedback and continued professional development.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality creative work.
• Interest in sports, entertainment, culture, and the Brooklyn community.
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with motion graphics, photography, video editing, or merchandise design preferred.

WHO YOU ARE

• A creative and curious designer who brings fresh ideas, thoughtful perspectives, and enthusiasm to every project.
• A collaborative team player who values communication, welcomes feedback, and enjoys working with others to develop effective creative solutions.
• A detail-oriented professional who takes pride in producing accurate, polished, and consistent work.
• An organized and adaptable individual who can manage multiple priorities and respond positively to changing deadlines and business needs.
• A motivated learner who actively seeks opportunities to strengthen technical skills, explore new creative approaches, and grow professionally.
• A culturally aware creative who understands the connection between sports, entertainment, design, and the communities our brands serve.

COMPENSATION

$80,000 - $90,000 base salary

Full-time employees are eligible for a robust slate of total rewards, including:

• Bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA and FSA eligibility
• 401k Employer Match at 4%
• Competitive PTO policy & Company Holidays
• Parental leave policy eligible after 6 months of service
• Access to events at Barclays Center, subject to ticket availability
• Free lunch onsite Monday - Thursday; onsite barista bar
• And more!

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent will work primarily in an office environment located in Industry City, Brooklyn. The role may require attendance at games and other events on evenings, weekends, and holidays, as applicable. Occasional travel may be required, including air travel and overnight stays.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion/creed, gender, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage, immigration, or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, height and weight, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws.