Partner directly with the ECD on ideation, concepting, and creative strategy — the thinking partner who helps turn vision into direction
Bring wild, well-reasoned ideas to the table and have the skills to execute them yourself
Represent the ECD's creative standards across every project and every channel
Help push the brand into cultural moments, campaigns, and big swings that feel undeniably PrizePicks
Directly manage two Art Directors (Brand and Social) and two specialist designers
Protect and reinforce what George and Brandon own — your role is to elevate their work, not redirect it
Coach through doing: show better work, not just describe it
Create an environment where the team produces the best creative of their careers
Provide direct, actionable feedback that makes the work better every single time
Design campaign assets from brief to final — digital, social, OOH, CRM, product touchpoints
Animate TV spots, social content and create motion systems from scratch (Not An Option)
Build 3D assets — Blender proficiency strongly preferred
Concept and write alongside copy when the brief demands it — scripts, taglines, platforms

8–12+ years of creative execution experience in a high-performance in-house or agency environment
Experience managing or mentoring creative talent — you've made other people better
Portfolio that demonstrates genuine range: campaign-level thinking, high-end visual design, motion, and 3D
Expert-level in Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects — these are table stakes
Blender proficiency — strongly preferred, not optional if you want to stand out
Fluency in performance creative — you know what a winning paid social asset looks like and why it converts
Deep understanding of sports and culture — NBA, NFL, and beyond. You know the storylines before the brief is written
Experience in sports, gaming, or entertainment/culture — you already speak our language
Ability to concept, pitch, write and execute at an elite level across every stage of a project

Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
401(k) plan with company match
Annual bonus
Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)
Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
Company-wide in-person events and team outings
Lifestyle enhancement program
Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development

Group Art Director

Key skills