Jr. Graphic Designer - Social Media

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans, a global partner network with over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores. 

 

As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.

This isn't your typical social creative opportunity. We aren't looking to make ads or fill a content calendar. NOPE... not here. We're looking for a fearless team 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 creatives who are 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 creative art-director/designer (or team) 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) 

 

Conceptualize 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.  

 

What We're Looking For:  

1-3 years of professional 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 two of the following sports: NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, Soccer and NCAA.  

A bachelor's degree (in design or visual communications is preferred)

Basic knowledge of AI Creative tools (ChatGPT, MidJourney etc) 

The salary range for this position is  $63,000 to $91,000 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. 

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Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics' fair labor practices.

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