Digital Content Designer (Basketball)

Creative Designer

THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities. For more information, please visit THE.TEAM.

We're looking for a highly creative and detail-oriented Creative Designer to support the visual storytelling of THE•TEAM's basketball talent representation division. This role will be responsible for bringing THE•TEAM's cross-disciplinary work across sports and marketing to life through compelling, on-brand design. If you're passionate about the intersection of basketball and culture, this is a strong opportunity to make an impact.

These channels represent key areas of our business, so you'll be expected to develop a strong understanding of our brand, talent roster, and partners. You'll collaborate closely with social, marketing, and talent teams to create visually engaging content that communicates our voice and elevates our presence across platforms.

A major focus of this role will be translating client wins, partnerships, and 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 is someone who can execute quickly without sacrificing quality, thrives in a collaborative setting, and is equally comfortable working independently when needed.

What You'll Do:

• Design high-quality, on-brand creative across social, digital, and marketing channels
• Develop graphics, templates, and visual systems that ensure consistency across THE•TEAM'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

Athlete & Cultural Storytelling

• 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 basketball culture, trends, and key moments to inform creative direction
• Balance creativity with clarity to ensure content is both engaging and brand-aligned

Brand & Collaboration

• Maintain and evolve THE•TEAM's visual identity across all touchpoints
• Partner closely with internal teams to align creative with strategic and client goals
• Apply feedback efficiently while upholding a high standard of design

Workflow & Project Management

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Stay organized using project management tools (e.g., Asana) and maintain clear communication across teams
• Continuously explore design trends, tools, and cultural moments to keep creative fresh and relevant

What We're Looking For:

• 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 (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
• Ability to translate data and research 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
• Awareness of cultural trends across sports, music, and entertainment
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Keynote, Slack, and Box

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. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role.

THE·TEAM does 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.