Digital Content Designer (Baseball)

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid time off and holiday

Paid parental leave

401k retirement plan including match

Healthcare options including medical,?

Ancillary benefits including critical-

Commuter benefits where available

Job summary

The Creative Designer will lead the visual storytelling for @the.team.baseball on THE·TEAM's platform, collaborating with social, marketing and talent teams to craft on-brand, social-first content that communicates the brand voice and elevates the account across platforms.

You will develop graphics, templates and visual systems to establish a refreshed identity for the baseball account, support motion design and video editing, and translate player moments into compelling visuals that resonate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field.
• 2+ years of graphic design experience.
• Strong portfolio across digital, social and brand design.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and motion tools.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality, on-brand creative across social, digital and marketing channels.
• Develop graphics, templates and visual systems for @the.team.baseball.
• Execute assets including announcements, milestones and partnerships.
• Support motion design and short-form video editing as needed.
• Translate player moments and milestones into social-first visuals.
• Collaborate with social, marketing and talent teams to tell athlete stories.
• Stay updated on MLB/MiLB/NIL trends to inform direction.
• Balance creativity with clarity while maintaining brand alignment.
• Lead the evolution of the baseball account's visual identity across touchpoints.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align creative with goals.

Skills

Graphic design

Brand design

Social media design

Typography

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Google Suite

Keynote

Slack

Box

Job description

About the Role

The Creative Designer will lead the visual storytelling of @the.team.baseball, THE·TEAM's dedicated baseball social platform, bringing the organisation's baseball talent representation and cross-disciplinary sports and marketing work to life through compelling, contemporary and social-first design. The role involves collaborating closely with social, marketing and talent teams to create visually engaging content that communicates the brand voice, showcases clients and elevates the account's presence across platforms. This position is central to establishing a refreshed visual direction for the account and operates in a fast-paced environment that requires quick execution without sacrificing quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design high-quality, on-brand creative across social, digital and marketing channels.


• Develop graphics, templates and visual systems that establish a fresh, contemporary and consistent identity for @the.team.baseball.


• Execute a range of assets including player announcements, signings, draft content, gameday coverage, milestones, brand partnerships and marketing collateral.


• Support motion design and short-form video editing as needed.


• Translate player moments, partnerships and milestones into visually compelling, social-first creative.


• Collaborate with social, marketing and talent teams to bring athlete narratives to life.


• Stay tapped into MLB, MiLB, NIL, athlete and broader cultural trends to inform creative direction.


• Identify visually relevant ways to introduce younger and emerging players to new audiences.


• Balance creativity with clarity to ensure content is both engaging and brand-aligned.


• Lead the evolution of @the.team.baseball's visual identity across all touchpoints.


• Maintain alignment with the broader THE·TEAM brand while establishing a distinctive visual approach for the baseball account.


• Partner closely with internal teams to align creative with strategic, audience and client goals.


• Apply feedback efficiently while upholding a high standard of design.


• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced and often reactive sports environment.


• Stay organised using project management tools, including Asana, and maintain clear communication across teams.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in graphic design.


• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Marketing or a related field.


• Strong portfolio showcasing digital, social and brand design work.


• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.


• Familiarity with motion tools such as After Effects and Premiere Pro.


• Experience designing for social platforms, with an understanding of best practices across Instagram, TikTok and emerging channels.


• Ability to translate data, research and sports information into visually compelling, easy-to-understand graphics and layouts.


• Strong understanding of typography, layout, colour and visual storytelling.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality execution.


• High standard of excellence, with the flexibility to work nontraditional hours when needed and anticipate challenges with thoughtful communication.


• Strong knowledge of baseball culture and the wider sports landscape.


• Awareness of cultural trends across sports, music and entertainment.


• Proficiency in Google Suite, Keynote, Slack and Box.

Preferred Skills

• Experience within an agency, brand or sports/entertainment environment.

Salary

• Base salary range: $71,000–$82,000, plus bonus potential if applicable. Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialised skills or training, education, level of responsibility, budgetary considerations and tenure.

Benefits & Perks

• Professional development opportunities, including learning and development programmes, mentorship opportunities and career advancement support.


• Generous paid time off and holiday allowances.


• Paid parental leave.


• 401k retirement plan including contribution matching.


• Healthcare options including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage.


• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more.


• Commuter benefits for travel and commuting needs, where available.

About the Company

THE·TEAM is a representation and marketing services company for talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide, shaped by a belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment.