Overview:

Are you passionate about the Sports and Entertainment industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets excellence? The Houston Rockets are on the lookout for a dynamic Graphics Design Specialist to join our team. If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow with a company that values creativity, collaboration, and career development, we want to hear from you!

Essential Responsibilities:

Demonstrates our One Team philosophy of Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Teamwork
Uphold Houston Rockets brand guidelines and posses a strong knowledge of design standards
Develop outside sales proposals to visualize a partnership that reflects the goals and values of both the Rockets and the prospect/client
Work closely with the sales team to brainstorm and concept proposals/assets that align with the client’s and/or prospect’s goals, building cohesive packages that create value for the partner
Lead for Corporate Department with Digideck, Powerpoint, Adobe and other relevant platforms, including creation and updates, in collaboration with Graphics & Marketing Department
Department liaison to Graphics Department, working on a daily basis to acquire updated creative and approved photos for department and client usage
Communicate and partner with internal Departments (ie. Marketing, Graphics, Strategy, Video) to ensure the execution of effective presentation decks and provide data and ideation relevant to each potential new partner
Create official department communications, including invitations, letters and graphics
Manage department photo library for design use, client usage and partner proposals & recaps
Hiring and managing photographers throughout the season to ensure consistent, quality content. Photograph games and events, as needed
Creation and updates for New Partner Handbook, which will be sent out to all partners in the offseason and then updated on a yearly basis
Build signage for partners, including TV Visible LED, LED Panels, Fixed Fascia, TV Backdrops, L-Bars and Fixed Concourse Signage
Assist with overall creation of partnership recaps, compiling photos and relevant data throughout the season and building graphics that convey the efficacy of our partnerships
Create proposals that can be effectively and efficiently translated then presented to potential clients in China or other International markets, tracking relevant data for Tencent, CCTV5 and Weibo
Manage department presentation technology, setting up A/V equipment for sales pitches and recaps in meeting areas throughout the building
Assist with on- and off-site events, such as Player/Legend Appearances and Department/Client Events
Various other duties as assigned by CRO, VP and Corporate Department team members

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required
Degree in Graphic Design or related field and experience at internship(s) or entry-level graphic design role preferred
Must share portfolio illustrating depth of work and capabilities
Excellent computer skills to include a high proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office and PowerPoint as a design tool.
Illustration skills are a plus
Knowledge of motion graphics are a plus
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities with excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience working under tight deadlines, with high-functioning level of multi-tasking, accountability and decision making
Must possess excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ablility to adapt to a team player environment, while being able to work independently as a self-starter and demonstrate innovation and initiative
Must be able to respond positively to creative direction and feedback but remain capable of working independently to develop solutions
Must have strong work ethic and be extremely flexible with the ability to handle fast-paced environment with short deadlines
Ability to handle multiple customers with high degree of detail
Knowledge of partnership assets, including signage, media, digital media, hospitality and events/marketing is preferred
Must be able to understand partners’ objectives and look for ways to associate with the Team’s assets
Must be extremely flexible with the ability to handle fast paced environment with short deadlines
Prior experience with CRM system, a plus
Prior experience in event planning or event management, a plus
Must be available to work extended hours, holidays, game nights and events
Available for client meetings, pitches, team games/events, as needed
Ability to work successfully with all team departments
Interest in basketball and familiarity with basketball terminology is preferred

Physical & Mental Requirements:

In-house/in-office position at Toyota Center in Houston, TX
Flexibility to work non-traditional schedule, including weekends and some holidays (ability and willingness to work nights and weekends around basketball games)
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use handle or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, communicate with others
The vision requirement includes the ability to review written and electronic materials in both digital and physical format
Must be able to transfer and move items for departmental needs
Must be able to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed in light of the strong focus on external communications and relationships

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.