Brian Solka
About Brian Solka
Brian Solka is the Sr. Manager of Identity Account Management at the National Basketball Association (NBA), overseeing creative assignments and event-branded artwork for major events.
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Brian Solka is currently the Sr. Manager of Identity Account Management at the National Basketball Association (NBA), a role he began in 2022.
Professional Background
Brian Solka has held multiple roles throughout his career. Prior to his current position at the NBA, he worked as a Producer at Team One from 2021 to 2022, and as a Digital Producer at Masterminds for 7 months in 2021. From 2020 to 2021, he freelanced as a Web/Graphic Designer. Previously, he spent six years as a Web/Graphic Designer at JCC of Dallas in Dallas, TX. He also worked as a Junior Creative Associate at Volacci in Austin, TX from 2012 to 2014, and briefly as a Manufacturing Technician at Coherent Logix, Inc. in 2012.
Education and Expertise
Brian Solka earned a Bachelor's Degree in Film Studies from the University of Colorado Boulder, graduating in 2012. His academic background provided a foundation for his expertise in creative production and design.
Role at the NBA
At the National Basketball Association (NBA), Brian Solka manages in-house creative assignments with NBA Creative Services' design staff and external agencies. He assists the Identity Account Lead in managing event-branded artwork for nationally televised games and significant events such as Global Games and All-Star events. Solka develops and executes strategic and innovative creative solutions to support priority league projects and business needs. He also oversees budgets, estimates, timelines, and invoices associated with identity projects, ensuring all initiatives align with the NBA brand.