Seasonal Graphic Designer, Illustrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Establish the visual identity of Unrivaled on social media channels for the 2026–2027 season.

• Create a large volume of high-quality graphics tailored for social media platforms.

• Generate graphics for game days, including matchups, starting lineups, scores, statistics, standings, milestones, breaking news, transactions, schedules, and results.

• Craft graphics centered around cultural moments, player achievements, rivalries, and emerging narratives.

• Work efficiently during live events while upholding a high creative standard.

• Design versatile templates for the creative and social media teams.

• Produce original illustrations featuring players, teams, significant moments, and league narratives.

• Develop poster-style artwork, editorial illustrations, player portraits, typography designs, and campaign visuals.

• Assist in league campaigns, which include announcements, schedules, ticketing, tune-in information, playoffs, special events, and initiatives.

• Contribute to the evolution of Unrivaled's visual identity by creating scalable design systems and templates.

• Design creative treatments for players and clubs.

• Collaborate with Brand Partnerships on graphics and campaigns integrated with sponsors.

• Adapt league creative into partner-specific deliverables for social media, digital, broadcast, and live events.

• Create graphics for arena video boards, LED displays, signage, concourse areas, player zones, and fan experiences.

• Address creative needs for road events and special occasions.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3-7+ years of professional design experience.

• A robust portfolio showcasing outstanding graphic design and illustration capabilities.

• Experience in creating culturally relevant creative across sports, entertainment, fashion, music, gaming, or other realms.

• Strong proficiency in typography, composition, color usage, photography, and visual hierarchy.

• Capability to produce original illustrations rather than merely modifying photographs or existing assets.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

• Experience in motion design, After Effects, 3D, or animation is a considerable advantage.

• Familiarity with emerging AI-assisted creative tools is beneficial.

• Deep understanding of Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, and changing social formats.

• Ability to work swiftly in a fast-paced live sports context.

• Comfortable receiving creative guidance while also contributing original ideas.

• Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines concurrently.

• Keen attention to detail and dedication to craftsmanship.

• Submission of a professional portfolio is mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement, unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties involved.

• Seasonal engagement lasting until approximately mid-March 2027, contingent upon the fulfillment of the agreed scope of services.