Senior Designer, Editorial (London)

About Us

The Athletic is a digital sports media company that brings true sports fans closer to the athletes, teams and leagues that captivate their attention. We serve a multi-faceted audience that craves a richer connection and understanding with immersive storytelling and a like-minded community of fans. Founded in 2016 and with major operational hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London and Melbourne, we empower a truly global team of more than 600 creators and cover more than 250 professional sports and collegiate teams across the United States, Canada and the UK. Our newsroom has produced thousands of in-depth reports along with more than 120 podcasts and other forms of premium content. Put simply, The Athletic is at the center of a sports fan’s universe.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated, multi-disciplinary senior designer to join our growing Editorial Design & Visuals Department and contribute to our award-winning journalism. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a passion for visual journalism, have strong communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a meticulous attention to detail.

This role will report to Design Manager, Editorial and the candidate must be able to work Monday – Friday either 9a–5p ET / 1-9p GMT or 7a-3p ET / 11a-7p GMT.

This role is hybrid for candidates located in the United Kingdom only.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the newsroom to enhance articles, social media, newsletters and audio experiences with custom artwork and templates.
• On a daily-basis you might: Use photos, type and vector elements to create bespoke hero images for stories and social posts.
• On a monthly-basis you might: Maintain and audit a library of editorial and social templates, creating new templates when needed.
• On a project-basis you might: Commission freelance illustrators to create original artwork for podcasts.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of design experience in a newsroom or other relevant industry.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, etc.).
• Ability to manage your time across several workstreams.
• Data visualization and/or motion design skills are a plus.
• This role is remote for candidates located in the United States, Canada or the United Kingdom only.