Digital Content Designer (Basketball)
About the role
THE·TEAM operates globally, serving talent, brands, and properties in sports, music, and entertainment. Headquartered in Los Angeles, we have a presence in 28 countries and over 70 cities including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris, and Sydney. For more information, visit THE.TEAM. We are seeking a Creative Designer to support the visual storytelling of our basketball talent representation division.
Responsibilities
- Create high-quality, on-brand creative across social, digital, and marketing channels
- Develop graphics, templates, and visual systems ensuring consistency across THETEAM’s basketball platforms
- Execute a range of assets including player announcements, gameday content, 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 informed on basketball culture, trends, and key moments to inform creative direction
- Balance creativity with clarity to ensure content is engaging and brand-aligned
- Maintain and evolve THETEAM’s visual identity across all touchpoints
- Partner closely with internal teams to align creative with strategic and client goals
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Stay organized using project management tools and maintain clear communication across teams
- Continuously explore design trends, tools, and cultural moments to keep creative fresh and relevant
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in graphic design, preferably within an agency, brand, or sports/entertainment environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Marketing, or a related field
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with motion tools (After Effects, Premiere Pro)
- Experience designing for social platforms, with an understanding of best practices across Instagram, TikTok, and emerging channels
- Strong understanding of typography, layout, color, and visual storytelling
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality execution
- Awareness of cultural trends across sports, music, and entertainment
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Keynote, Slack, and Box
Qualifications
- Passionate about the intersection of basketball and culture
- Comfortable working independently and executing quickly without sacrificing quality
- Thrives in a collaborative setting
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- After Effects, Premiere Pro
- Google Suite, Keynote
Benefits
Base salary range: $70K-82K, plus bonus potential if applicable for role. Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.
Pay
Base salary range: $70K-82K, plus bonus potential if applicable for role. Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.
Schedule
Flexible schedule to accommodate non-traditional hours and challenges
Company Information
THE·TEAM is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.