Design Associate - Techstars Sports Accelerator Powered by Indy

Job Description

Techstars Design Associate - Techstars Sports Accelerator Powered by Indy Interested in becoming an associate for Techstars Sports? You will help build the next amazing batch of sports tech startups, as they grow from early stage to venture-backed companies. From entrepreneurs, to investors, to mentors, your network is about to explode beyond all reasonable comprehension. You will have the opportunity to sit in on mentor meetings and get to know the best entrepreneurs and investors in the city. You will also have access to full involvement in Techstars social events with the founders and local community.
It’s basically a chance to get amazing experience, broaden your network in ways you could never imagine and get exposure to some of the greatest up and coming companies and teams in the country. Historically, most associates end up being employed by one of the teams or by someone they met during the span of the three months. Many also go on to build their own companies.
About Techstars Sports
The Techstars Sports Accelerator will have a key focus on innovation with goals to foster early identification of key trends for future technology in sport; meaningful engagement with early-stage sports tech companies; embrace technologies and business models that will impact the sports industry; and enhance a culture of internal innovation and the spirit of entrepreneurship.
General Job Description
Do you want to have an impact on future industry leaders while enhancing your portfolio? Do you enjoy getting involved in many different aspects of design? From graphic design to UI/UX and even physical print design? You will be helping companies with their branding and marketing - think logos, pitch decks, presentations, events, etc.
Applicant Description

• BA/BS degree or 2-5 years of professional design experience.
• Knowledge that spans user experience, user interface, visual, and interactive design.
• An understanding of what makes an experience good or bad.
• Experience working in an iterative design environment including giving and receiving feedback.
• A drive to get better every day and are always looking for opportunities to learn.
• A great attitude, desire to learn and meet new people, lots of energy and enthusiasm
• Willingness to commit to the equivalent of a full time position for a three month time period and available days, evenings, or basically whenever needed. Schedule is flexible but a strong commitment is expected.
• Currently live in the Indianapolis area or would be willing to live here for the duration of the program.
• This is a temporary position, beginning in June and running through second week of September and will pay a stipend

About Techstars
Techstars is the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. Techstars founders connect with other entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporations to grow their companies. Techstars operates three divisions: Techstars Startup Programs, Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs, and Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships. Techstars accelerator portfolio includes more than 1,900 companies with a market cap of $23 Billion. www.techstars.com
Techstars is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disabilities, marital status, Veteran status, sexual orientation, nor any other basis prohibited by law.