Art Director

Gondola; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision

Self-Directed Time Off

401(k) match

Cell Phone Stipend

Team store discounts

Job summary

A leading sports organization is seeking a talented Art Director to join their creative team in Sacramento. This position focuses on crafting high-impact visual designs across digital, social, and print platforms. Ideal candidates will have 6–8 years of design experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, along with a passion for NBA basketball. The role offers a competitive salary of $100,000 and various perks, including medical benefits and self-directed time off.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of professional design experience with an exceptional portfolio.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the creative team to concept and execute integrated campaigns.
• Design and deliver high-impact creative across multiple platforms.
• Own projects from concept through final delivery.

Skills

Outstanding design craft

Proven ability to concept and execute

Strong understanding of branding

Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

Strong knowledge of NBA basketball

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent

Job description

# Art Director## •### @SacramentoKingsPosted on 1/14/2026•Full-time## Job Description**Title:** Art Director **Department:** Creative **Reports To:** VP, Brand & Creative **FLSA Status:** Exempt **Job Summary:** The Sacramento Kings are seeking a highly skilledArt Directorto join our award-winning creative team. This role is for adesign-driven all-star—someone with exceptional visual taste, big ideas, and the ability to execute at the highest level across platforms. You’ll work closely with the VP of Creative and creative partners to concept and produce bold, culture-driven work that engages fans and makes Sacramento Proud.This is a hands-on creative role focused on craft, concepting, and execution, designed for a senior creative contributor who leads through ideas and execution**Key Responsibility Areas:*** Partner closely with the creative team to concept and execute integrated campaigns.* Design and deliver high-impact creative across digital, social, broadcast, print, and emerging platforms.* Serve as a primary creative contributor, setting a high bar for visual quality, originality, and brand expression.* Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, brand, and content teams to bring ideas to life.* Translate brand and campaign strategy into cohesive visual systems and executions.* Own projects from concept through final delivery, ensuring excellence at every stage**Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design (or equivalent experience) with6–8 years of professional design experienceand an exceptional portfolio. Sports or agency experience is a strong plus.* Outstanding design craft with a refined eye for typography, composition, and visual storytelling.* Proven ability to concept and execute compelling creative ideas, owning work from concept through final execution.* Strong understanding of branding and how to apply a visual language consistently across multiple touchpoints.* Strategic thinker who understands how creative work supports broader brand and campaign goals.* Highly proficient inAdobe Creative Suite.* Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and deadlines.* Collaborative, positive, and driven by a passion for creative excellence.* Strong knowledge of NBA basketball and the Sacramento Kings’ history is a significant plus.**Compensation & Perks*** Base Salary: $100,000* Eligible for Annual Discretionary Bonus* Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision for team members and dependents* Self-Directed Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays + Summer Fridays* Employer 401(k) match* Cell Phone Stipend, Sacramento Kings home game tickets, team store discounts, and more.LocationOn-siteSacramento, CaliforniaPay$100,000/yrSimilar roles/responsibilitiesArt Director