Graphic Designer, Marketing & Communications

Wasserman • Los Angeles, CA

7d • $71,000 - $82,000

About The Position

THE·TEAM is seeking a highly creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer to lead visual storytelling for @the.team.nfl, its American Football social platform. The role brings THE·TEAM’s NFL and NIL talent representation and cross-disciplinary work across sports and marketing to life through compelling, contemporary, social-first design. The designer will develop an understanding of the company’s brand, football talent roster, partners, and audience, and collaborate with social, marketing, and talent teams to create engaging content that communicates the company’s voice, showcases clients, and elevates the account across platforms.

A key focus is helping establish a refreshed visual direction for @the.team.nfl and translating player moments, client wins, partnerships, and football insights into clear, compelling creative. Deliverables include social graphics, infographics, motion, short-form video assets, and marketing collateral. The role operates in a fast-paced environment and calls for quick, high-quality execution, collaboration, and the ability to work independently when needed.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of graphic design experience.
• 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.
• Experience designing for social platforms and understanding of best practices across Instagram, TikTok, and emerging channels.
• Ability to translate data, research, and sports information into compelling, easy-to-understand graphics and layouts.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color, and visual storytelling.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality execution.
• High standard of excellence and flexibility to work nontraditional hours when needed.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and communicate thoughtfully.
• Strong knowledge of the NFL, football culture, and the wider sports landscape.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Keynote, Slack, and Box.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an agency, brand, sports, or entertainment environment.
• Familiarity with motion tools such as After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Awareness of cultural trends across sports, music, and entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Tell the broader story of THE·TEAM’s football ecosystem across high school, college, and the NFL.
• Understand talent journeys and identify compelling moments within them.
• Translate work across representation, NIL, marketing, partnerships, experiences, and career development into accessible visual storytelling.
• Use athlete and client wins to attract attention, introduce emerging talent, and demonstrate industry knowledge.
• Design high-quality, on-brand creative across social, digital, and marketing channels.
• Develop graphics, templates, and visual systems to establish a contemporary, consistent identity for @the.team.nfl.
• Create assets for 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 compelling social-first creative.
• Collaborate with social, marketing, and talent teams to bring athlete narratives to life.
• Monitor NFL, college football, athlete, and cultural trends to inform creative direction.
• Identify ways to introduce younger and emerging players to new audiences.
• Balance creativity with clarity so content is engaging and brand-aligned.
• Lead the evolution of @the.team.nfl’s visual identity across touchpoints while maintaining alignment with THE·TEAM’s broader brand.
• Partner with internal teams to align creative with strategic, audience, and client goals.
• Apply feedback efficiently while maintaining a high design standard.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, often reactive sports environment.
• Stay organized using project management tools such as Asana and communicate clearly across teams.
• Plan proactively for major football moments, including the NFL Draft, free agency, training camp, regular season, playoffs, and the Super Bowl.
• Explore design trends, tools, platform behaviors, and cultural moments to keep creative fresh and relevant.

Benefits

• Professional development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
• Generous paid time off and holiday allowances.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with contribution matching.
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life, and disability coverage options.
• Ancillary options including critical illness coverage, identity protection, pet insurance, and 529 plans.
• Commuter support, where available.
• Potential bonus, if applicable for the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level