The ideal candidate will have strong creative skills and a portfolio of work demonstrating their passion for illustrative design and typography. This candidate will have experience in working with numerous different design platforms.

We are looking for highly enthusiastic graphic designers who can work with us and contribute to our team by providing fans with the best source of all things sports entertainment, 'sportainment' if you will, and grow it to even greater heights.

EssentiallySports is one of the leading sports entertainment digital media publications in the world and continues to grow exponentially with each passing day. We garner 100M+ pageviews a month and plan on continuing our upward trajectory until we are the best in the business.

While we value inherent skills and talent at EssentiallySports, we believe drive, attitude and passion matter more than anything else.

Apply to become a part of our young, energetic and dynamic team!

Responsibilities

Design and create graphics, visuals, and other promotional materials that are in line with our brand guidelines and content strategy
Develop and implement creative concepts that align with our editorial policies and target audience
Ensure that all graphics and visuals adhere to best practices, and are optimized for various digital platforms
Continuously research and stay up-to-date with design trends, techniques, and software to implement the latest features and styles
Work with other designers to ensure a consistent style and quality across all graphics and visuals
Monitor graphic and visual performance and engagement metrics and provide recommendations for improvement

Requirements

2-3 years of proven experience in graphic designing
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva
Ability to create a brand recall using visuals
Understanding of design optimization for various digital platforms and best practices
Strong creativity, and a keen eye for detail, visual composition, and aesthetics
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects with varying deadlines
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Passionate about showing others how to do something new
Knowledge of motion graphics and animation is a plus
Excited to join a lean team in a big company that moves quickly

How to apply:

Share your previous work with us on Hiring@essentiallysport.com