Jr Designer

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform, and they are seeking a junior designer to enhance their social media presence. The role involves crafting designs for various social media platforms and collaborating with the creative team to develop engaging content that resonates with sports fans.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Our ideal candidate will also be responsible for brainstorming and planning content. You’ll work alongside the rest of our creative team to answer briefs and come up with original ideas for video/static posts based on our social media strategy and goals
• 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

Skills

• 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, X and YouTube
• Skilled in using Adobe Creative Suite tools, especially Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects
• 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
• Skilled in animation/motion software, like Adobe AE and/or software like Maxon C4D
• Practical knowledge of AI Creative tools

Benefits

• Employees at Fanatics' corporate entity can work remotely for up to four weeks per year, which can be taken in daily or weekly increments
• For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

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