Junior Designer
If all you think about is sports and designwe've got an offer. This isn't your typical social creative opportunity. We aren't looking to make ads or fill a content calendar. Nopenot here. We're looking for a fearless designer that can help us tell amazing sports stories in ways that sports fans (and the internet) will obsess over. This is an incredible opportunity for any early-career designer who is passionate about sports and looking to quickly build a strong social-first portfolio. Fanatics, the leading sports merchandise and collectibles retailer is seeking a junior designer to work alongside proven creative leadership to help develop and execute the creative output for Fanatics social media presence (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other platforms).
Concept and craft final designs for Fanatics social content both static and motion. From selecting color grades, design treatment, color palette, typography and motion decisions for content and campaign work. Collaborate with other creative teams and leadership to develop attention worthy concepts for social-first content to run across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube (amongst others). Assist in the production and execution of the final community-facing content. Help manage and maintain brand consistency across all channels Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends and best practices. Stay up-to-date with real-time sports news and culture.
Some experience working within a creative department (agency or other). Strong creative portfolio that includes social-first design. Strong understanding and passion for social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Skilled in using Adobe Creative Suite tools, especially Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects. Skilled in animation/motion software, like Adobe AE and/or software like Maxon C4D. Deep passion for sports and fan culture in at least three of the following sports: NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, Soccer and NCAA.
A bachelor's degree in design or visual communications. Practical knowledge of AI Creative tools (Runway, MidJourney etc)
The salary range for this position is $63,000 to $81,900, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.