The Memphis Grizzlies are seeking a results-driven and highly organized Director of Creative Services to lead the execution of top-quality creative work across the Memphis Grizzlies, FedExForum, Grind City Media, and Memphis Hustle. This role requires excellence in both managing people and delivering exceptional creative output—on time, on brand, and on strategy—with a strong focus on supporting revenue growth through impactful, audience-driven campaigns and high-performing creative assets.

Strategic Creative Leadership

• Lead the development of campaign concepts, seasonal themes, and storytelling frameworks that drive ticket sales, sponsorship value, and brand engagement.
• Translate marketing strategies into compelling visual and narrative executions with measurable business impact.
• Partner with leadership to align creative direction with organizational goals and revenue priorities.

Creative Execution & Delivery

• Oversee the end-to-end production of all creative assets—graphic design, motion design, and digital content—ensuring timely, high-quality, and on-brand delivery.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with precision and urgency, maintaining a fast-paced, results-oriented workflow.
• Ensure all creative outputs contribute to audience engagement, conversion, and monetization.

Brand Stewardship

• Maintain and evolve brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all touchpoints while adapting to market trends and audience insights.
• Support brand evolution initiatives, including jersey and court design and identity updates—that enhance commercial appeal.
• Shape and expand brand voice through compelling creative

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal teams, especially Ticket Sales, Partnership Marketing, to deliver creative solutions that directly support revenue growth.
• Work with arena operations, vendors, and broadcast teams to enhance in-venue experiences and sponsor activations.
• Align creative output with digital, social, and content strategies to maximize reach and ROI.

Operational Excellence

• Implement efficient workflows, project management tools, and review processes to streamline creative production and reduce bottlenecks.
• Maintain a culture of accountability, timeliness, and executional excellence.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of creatives, fostering a high-performance, collaborative environment.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities aligned with team and business goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in design, marketing or related field required or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in a senior creative role, with at least 4 years leading a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in brand development, campaign storytelling, and multi-platform creative execution.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects.
• Experience managing high-volume creative workflows using project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com).
• Proven ability to support revenue-driving initiatives through creative strategy and execution (e.g., ticket sales, sponsorship, merchandise, digital engagement).
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, sales, partnerships, and production teams.
• Understanding of digital content best practices, including social media, web, and email marketing.
• Experience with in-arena or live event creative, including motion graphics and gameday presentation.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of sports and entertainment, specifically NBA basketball

What We Offer

At the Memphis Grizzlies, we strive to support our team members through all stages of life with robust and attractive benefits, financial and wellness options and great perks.  In addition to offering a competitive salary, we have other great benefits and perks.

Keeping You Healthy

• Industry leading health coverage
• Short and Long-term disability
• Team Member and Dependent Life Insurance
• Group Voluntary Benefits
• Wellness programs through EAP and Headspace

Discounts and Perks

• Matching 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Store Discounts
• Happy Hours and other fun activities
• NBA Sponsored Discount Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs

Taking Time Off

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave

Memphis Basketball LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and team members fairly based on their abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law.