The Athletic

Designer I

The Athletic

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $67,000 - $70,000 per year

Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

About the role

  • About The Athletic, a sports media company with 500+ full-time staff and 47 North American markets.
  • Designer to join the commercial design team to deliver branded content and interactive experiences on site and app.
  • You will help execute experiences and see them through to final delivery.
  • 100% remote for candidates currently residing in the United States or Canada.
  • This is a contract to cover for a team member on leave and will end on 2/7/2026.

Requirements

  • 2 - 3 years of relevant design experience.
  • Experience with collaboration and working on cross-functional teams.
  • An outstanding portfolio which showcases a variety of bold, intuitive designs.
  • Experience developing great user experiences.
  • A keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn and take feedback constructively.
  • Proficiency in design tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Interest or basic experience in motion design or tools like After Effects is a plus.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with teammates.
  • Interest in sports, digital media, or advertising is a strong bonus.
  • Motivation to grow as a designer and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team.