Designer - Commercial

📋 Description

• The Athletic is a digital sports media company...

• as a Commercial Designer, you'll be at the forefront, in shaping visually compelling and strategically impactful designs that appeal to both brands and the Athletic users.

• Collaborative and forward-thinking, you'll drive innovation by integrating insights from experience, technology, user research, and business considerations.

• You will take ownership of complex design projects, mentor junior designers, and uphold design excellence.

• With a passion for creating standout designs, you will leverage your expertise in advertising, marketing, motion design, and front-end development to elevate The Athletic's commercial design approach.

• The ideal candidate would be in the mid level of their career.

• This role is 100% remote for candidates currently residing in the US or Canada.

🎯 Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in digital design, with a focus on commercial, advertising, and marketing projects.

• Proven experience creating exciting, standout designs that attract both brands and users.

• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.

• Experience in motion design, with the ability to create engaging animations and interactive visuals.

• Knowledge of front-end development and website-building tools like Webflow is a strong advantage.

• Strong understanding of user experience principles and the ability to create designs that enhance engagement and meet business goals.

• Experience working cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and other designers.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to pitch and present design concepts to a variety of stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Experience mentoring junior designers and providing constructive feedback.

• Passion for innovation and pushing creative boundaries in commercial product design.

🏖️ Benefits

• Highly competitive, employer-contributed medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance plans.

• Savings accounts for medical, wellness, and childcare expenses.

• 401k retirement savings plan and employer match.

• Paid time off including paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 15 days of accrued vacation to start, and up to 20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.