Designer, Commercial (Remote)

**Overview:** - The Athletic is a digital sports media company with a global presence. - The role is for a Commercial Designer to create engaging designs for brands and users. - The position is remote, available for candidates in the US or Canada. **Key Responsibilities:** - Pitch and present design concepts to stakeholders. - Develop visually compelling designs for high-impact advertising. - Work with cross-functional teams to bring design concepts to execution. - Stay updated on user experiences in sports media and journalism. - Create design deliverables, including wireframes, prototypes, and motion designs. - Collaborate with engineers for design quality and consistency. - Mentor junior designers and lead ideation sessions. - Align stakeholders and articulate success criteria for design solutions. - Demonstrate self-direction, organization, and attention to detail. **Requirements/Skills/Qualifications:** - 4+ years of experience in digital design, with a focus on commercial, advertising, and marketing. - Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools. - Experience in motion design and front-end development. - Strong understanding of user experience principles. - Experience working cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and designers. - Excellent communication and organizational skills. - Passion for innovation and mentoring in commercial product design. **Compensation & Benefits:** - Annual base salary range: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 USD. - Comprehensive US benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, savings accounts, 401k with employer match, paid time off, and paid parental leave. - Global benefits packages competitive to local markets. - Equal opportunity employer. - Applicant privacy notice available for review. - Report potential job fraud to law enforcement and The Athletic.