Digital Content Designer (NFL)

About the role

We’re looking for a highly creative and detail-oriented Creative Designer to lead the visual storytelling of @the.team.nfl, THE TEAM’s dedicated American Football social platform. This role will bring THE TEAM’s NFL and NIL talent representation and cross-disciplinary work across sports and marketing to life through compelling, contemporary, and social-first design. You’ll develop a strong understanding of our brand, football talent roster, partners, and audience, collaborating closely with social, marketing, and talent teams to create visually engaging content that communicates our voice, showcases our clients, and elevates the account’s presence across platforms.

A major focus will be helping establish a refreshed visual direction for @the.team.nfl and translating player moments, client wins, partnerships, and American football insights into visually compelling, easy-to-digest creative—ranging from social graphics and infographics to motion and short-form video assets. We operate in a fast-paced environment, so the ideal candidate executes quickly without sacrificing quality, thrives in collaboration, and is equally comfortable working independently.

Responsibilities

• Tell the broader story of THE TEAM’s football ecosystem across high school, college, and the NFL.
• Understand the individual journeys of our talent and identify the most compelling moments within them.
• Translate our work across representation, NIL, marketing, partnerships, experiences, and career development into accessible visual storytelling.
• Use athlete and client wins to attract positive attention, introduce emerging talent, and demonstrate our knowledge of the industry.
• Help position THE TEAM as one of the most experienced and sophisticated organizations operating in the business of American football.
• 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.nfl.
• 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 NFL, college football, 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.nfl’s visual identity across all touchpoints.
• Maintain alignment with the broader THE TEAM brand while establishing a distinctive visual approach for the NFL 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 organized using project management tools, including Asana, and maintain clear communication across teams.
• Plan proactively for major football moments, including the NFL Draft, free agency, training camp, the regular season, playoffs, and the Super Bowl.
• Continuously explore design trends, tools, platform behaviors, 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.
• Strong portfolio showcasing 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, 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, color, 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 the NFL, football culture, and the wider sports landscape.
• Awareness of cultural trends across sports, music, and entertainment.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Keynote, Slack, and Box.

Pay

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

Benefits

• Professional Development: Learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
• Generous Time Off: Paid time off and holiday allowances.
• Parental Leave: Paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan including contribution matching.
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life, and disability coverage options.
• Ancillary Benefits: Critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, and 529 plans.
• Commuter Benefits: Support for travel and commuting needs, where available.