Designer, Social Media

Fanatics

New York, NY

Full Time

Entry Level

63k-82k

30 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Fanatics, the leading sports merchandise and collectibles retailer, is seeking a junior designer to work alongside proven creative leadership to help develop and execute the creative output for Fanatics social media presence across platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. This role offers an opportunity for an early-career designer passionate about sports and social media to build a strong social-first portfolio and tell compelling sports stories in innovative ways.

Key Responsibilities

Concept and craft final designs for Fanatics social content, including static and motion graphics, selecting color grades, design treatment, color palette, typography, and motion decisions.
Collaborate with other creative teams and leadership to develop attention-worthy concepts for social-first content across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Assist in the production and execution of 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 informed about real-time sports news and culture.

Requirements

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, 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 three of the following sports: NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, Soccer, and NCAA.

Nice to Have

A bachelor's degree in design or visual communications.
Practical knowledge of AI Creative tools (Runway, MidJourney, etc.)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in design or visual communications (preferred).

Benefits & Perks

On-site work four days per week with flexibility to work remotely up to four weeks per year in daily or weekly increments.
Salary range of $63,000 to $81,900, based on location, experience, qualifications, and training.

Working at Fanatics

The role emphasizes collaboration and partnership between teams and internal stakeholders, with a focus on staying current with social media trends and sports culture to create engaging content.

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