Graphic Designer | Full-Time | Acrisure Arena

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management hospitality and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015 the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas stadiums convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions spanning four continents.

Acrisure Arena is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to support the development and execution of design and marketing materials for the Coachella Valley Lakers the NBA G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers.

This role is responsible for producing both digital and print assets that support marketing ticket sales partnerships and game presentation initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment is highly organized and is passionate about sports storytelling and fan engagement. This position will collaborate closely with internal teams to bring campaigns to life and enhance the overall fan experience in the Coachella Valley.

This role will pay an annual salary of $71000 $75000.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan 401(k) matching and Paid Time Off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until August 14 2026.

Americas hottest music festival destination finally has the world-class arena it deserves. Now open Acrisure Arena provides the greater Palm Springs area of Southern California with a premier 11000 capacity venue hosting the biggest artists and acts on the planet. We are #TheCoolestSpot in the desert designed specifically for hockey and made for concerts. Acrisure Arena provides top-tier hospitality artist amenities and all the benefits of a modern music and sports venue to the Coachella Valley.

Coachella Valley Lakers

The Coachella Valley Lakers are the newest addition to the rapidly growing sports and entertainment landscape in the Coachella Valley. Formerly known as the South Bay Lakers the team serves as the official NBA G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers one of the most iconic and successful franchises in global sports. Founded in 2006 as the Los Angeles D-Fenders the organization has built a strong reputation for developing elite talent supporting the NBA pipeline and delivering a high level of competition within the G League.

Backed by the championship legacy and global brand of the Los Angeles Lakers the Coachella Valley Lakers embody a culture rooted in excellence innovation and player development. This legacy combined with Oak View Groups success in launching Acrisure Arena and the Coachella Valley Firebirds in 2022 created a powerful foundation for continued growth. This foundation positions the Coachella Valley Lakers to build on an established track record while supporting the development of future NBA talent.

The transition to the Coachella Valley marks an exciting new chapter for the franchise aligning with the regions emergence as a premier destination for sports and live entertainment. Since the opening of Acrisure Arena in 2022 the desert has experienced significant momentum highlighted by the success of the Coachella Valley Firebirds and a growing calendar of world-class events. This expansion reflects a broader vision to establish the Valley as a dynamic hub for professional sports community engagement and unforgettable fan experiences.

The Coachella Valley Lakers will be managed by OVG in a similar fashion to the Coachella Valley Firebirds. The team will play a vital role in connecting with local fans supporting regional development and enhancing the overall sports scene in the desert. Fueled by Coachella Valleys energy talent and love for sports the Coachella Valley Lakers are perfectly positioned to amplify the next chapter of professional sports and the continued pursuit of entertainment in the region.

• Design and produce creative assets for the Coachella Valley Lakers including digital social print and in-arena materials.
• Support marketing campaigns ticket sales initiatives partnerships and community engagement efforts through compelling visual content.
• Create graphics for social media email marketing websites and promotional campaigns.
• Assist in the development and execution of brand campaigns aligned with team and NBA G League guidelines.
• Capture and design real-time and post-game content to support game-day storytelling and fan engagement.
• Ensure brand consistency across all creative assets in alignment with team league and partner standards.
• Collaborate with marketing social media partnerships and game presentation teams to execute creative concepts.
• Design materials such as signage sales collateral presentations and promotional items.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain and organize all digital assets templates and brand files.
• Stay current on all design trends tools and best practices within sports and entertainment.
• Represent the Coachella Valley Lakers and Acrisure Arena in a professional manner at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in graphic design preferably in sports hospitality entertainment or a fast-paced creative environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Adobe InDesign Photoshop and Illustrator) PowerPoint and Canva is required.
• Strong understanding of design principles typography color theory and layout for digital traditional print and large-format outputs.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to efficiently handle full production rollout taking an admat and resizing it for use across a variety of channels and cross-functional needs.
• Ability to coordinate projects with outside vendors and agencies including acquiring project estimates and graphic/proof editing printing and delivery deadlines.
• Experience creating content for social media and digital marketing platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail; familiarity with project management tools and platforms like Trello etc. is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently make brand-related decisions and recommendations and collaborate as part of a team environment.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends nights and holidays as required.
• Must be able to work all home games and team events.

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.