Social-First Creative Designer for NFL & Talent

THE·TEAM; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous time off

Parental leave

401k with matching

Healthcare options

Commuter benefits

Job summary

THE·TEAM in Los Angeles is seeking a highly creative Creative Designer to lead visual storytelling for the NFL-focused @the.team.nfl platform. You will craft social-first graphics, infographics, motion and short-form video assets that showcase our clients and highlight football talent across high school, college and the NFL.

You will collaborate with social, marketing and talent teams to translate moments into accessible visuals, refresh the visual direction, and deliver high-quality, on-brand

Qualifications

• 2+ years of graphic design experience, preferably within an agency, brand or sports/entertainment environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• Strong portfolio of digital, social and brand design work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, and familiarity with motion tools such as After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Experience designing for social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.).
• Strong typography, layout, color and visual storytelling.
• Ability to work nontraditional hours when needed and adapt to fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of NFL, football culture and broader sports landscape.

Responsibilities

• Tell the broader story of THE·TEAM’s football ecosystem across high school, college and the NFL.
• Translate talent journeys into accessible visual storytelling across representation, NIL, marketing and partnerships.
• Develop on-brand graphics for social, digital and marketing channels.
• Create templates and visual systems to establish a fresh, contemporary identity for @the.team.nfl.
• Support motion design and short-form video editing as needed.
• Collaborate with social, marketing and talent teams to bring athlete narratives to life.
• Plan for major football moments (Draft, free agency, season, Super Bowl) and stay current with design trends.

Skills

Graphic design

Social media design

Brand storytelling

Typography

Layout

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Job description

THE·TEAM in Los Angeles is seeking a highly creative Creative Designer to lead visual storytelling for the NFL-focused @the.team.nfl platform. You will craft social-first graphics, infographics, motion and short-form video assets that showcase our clients and highlight football talent across high school, college and the NFL.

You will collaborate with social, marketing and talent teams to translate moments into accessible visuals, refresh the visual direction, and deliver high-quality, on-brand