Associate Designer

Position type: Full time

Department: Creative

Location: Remote (With very light travel to regional events)

Who We Are

MADE Hoops is more than just the premier grassroots basketball organization. It's a team that fosters people who are constantly pushing the boundaries of the game. The company is looking for leaders who are ready to grind because simply put, that's what it takes. Its culture thrives by embracing creative ideas and rewarding detailed execution. At MADE Hoops, it's all about creative problem solving in order to constantly keep the athlete in the spotlight.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a Junior Designer to join our team. You are a highly creative visual storyteller with a passion for basketball and digital culture. You are a generative designer with strong interaction and graphic design skills. While you are early in your career, you are eager to learn and ready to help shape the visual identity of our brand across multiple platforms. You are comfortable taking direction from senior leaders and translating that vision into high-impact designs.

NOTE: To be considered for this role, you must submit a graphic design-focused portfolio.

Who You'll Work With

You'll work closely and collaboratively with the Director of Design and Director of Content to help create a global brand that is truly rooted in the basketball community. You will also partner daily with the Content and Marketing teams to ensure our digital presence is cohesive, engaging, and innovative.

What You Will Work On

• Marketing Collateral: Designing digital assets, including event flyers, email layouts, web banners, and other promotional materials.
• Content Collaboration: Working with a cross-functional team of content creators to align on brand insights and narrative execution.
• Brand Growth: Participating in brainstorm sessions on creative strategies to ensure we're creating the future of grassroots basketball media.
• Daily Design: Reviewing and refining graphics, typography, and color palettes to achieve the desired brand goal.
  
  

What You Bring

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field (or suitable combination of education and training).
• Experience: 1–3 years of relevant work experience in graphic design, digital media, or marketing.
• Artistic Skill: Strong skills in ideation, color theory, spacing, and layout development.
• Communication: Strong communication skills and the ability to present your ideas clearly.
• Attention to Detail: Impeccable attention to visual detail and a high sense of craft in typography, color, and layout.
• Software Proficiency: Expert knowledge of Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and comfort working within new digital spaces.
• Market Awareness: A demonstrated passion for and understanding of visual culture and basketball trends.
• Versatility: The ability to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for any given project.
• Energy: A solution-oriented personality and the energy to contribute to a shared team culture.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.