What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer (Team Sports Apps) position at YinzCam?
► NOTES.
- This in an in-office role in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
- This is a fast-paced, deadline-oriented role.
► ABOUT YINZCAM.
Our digital products are used by 200 professional sports teams and leagues around the world, including clubs and stadiums in the NFL, NBA, MLS, NHL, Liga MX, English Premier League, AFL (Australia), and more.
We are looking for a sports-minded Graphic Designer who has a passion for graphic design, user-centered design, typography, and visual storytelling for sports.
► THE ROLE.
You will be responsible for:
- Delivering high-fidelity sports-centric graphic designs for mobile apps to our sports clients.
- Using the YinzCam Content Management System (CMS) to support all of our clients.
- Learning the YinzCam platform and features, quickly and independently, to become a subject-matter expert.
- Creating multiple mobile "looks" for our clients, including themed-game looks, game-day looks, non-gameday looks, Draft Day looks, Championship looks, kit-launch looks, etc.
► THE REQUIREMENTS.
- A portfolio of sports-centric designs is a must.
- 3 years of experience using Figma.
- 3 years of experience in graphic design and mobile UI/UX, particularly for sports.
- Love of designing for sports, including the key milestones in sports, e.g., Draft, free agency, kit launch.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, including attention to detail, in terms of grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and formatting.
- Willingness and ability to work the non-traditional hours of the sports industry, including weekends, evenings and holidays (when sports teams have their games scheduled), as needed.
- Degree in Graphic Design, or equivalent.
► THE BENEFITS.
- Paid time off every year
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Full medical, dental and vision health insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Gym membership
- Paid parking near the office
- 10,000 fully-paid Coursera courses for continued education and learning
- Building products for well-known sports teams
