SPECIALIST, GRAPHIC DESIGN
Reports To: Director, Creative
Location: A1 Office – Atlanta, GA
Direct Reports: N/A
Compensation: $60,000-70,000, Non-Exempt
About Athletes First
Athletes First is a full-service athlete management firm that has been representing elite NFL players since its inception in 2001. Based in Southern California, with satellite offices in New York City, NY, Gainesville, FL, and Atlanta, GA. Athletes First is a staple in the sports representation business. Over the years, we've created a culture built around the two key components of our industry: exude extreme power while remaining intimately personal. Our mission is simple: Do the right things, with the right people, for the right reasons.
Role Overview
Athletes First is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to support the representation side of our business - spanning NFL, NCAA, Coaching, and Broadcasting. In this role, you will partner closely with agents across these divisions to create compelling visual content that supports client recruiting, brand building, and day-to-day representation needs. This is a highly collaborative role requiring the ability to manage multiple projects across different verticals while maintaining a consistent, high-caliber creative standard.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Design recruiting materials, pitch decks, and presentations for agents across NFL, NCAA, Coaching, and Broadcasting
- Create client-facing content that supports brand building, marketing, and career strategy across representation verticals
- Collaborate with agents to translate recruiting and client strategy into polished, visually compelling materials
- Design graphics for social media and digital platforms to support client visibility and agency brand presence
- Maintain consistent visual branding across all representation-side materials and collateral
- Manage multiple concurrent design projects and deadlines across different sports and departments
- Partner with the broader Creative team to ensure alignment on style, quality, and turnaround expectations
- Stay current on design trends and best practices across sports and talent representation marketing
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field preferred
- 2+ years of graphic design experience, ideally within sports or agency environments
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Strong portfolio demonstrating range across print, digital, and social media design
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and stakeholders
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to take direction from multiple agents/departments
- Passion for sports and understanding of the athlete/coach representation business a plus
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Flexible PTO
- Exposure to the highest levels of professional sports and a front-row seat working alongside elite athletes, coaches, and front office executives
Athletes First is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field
- 2+ years of graphic design experience
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Strong portfolio demonstrating print, digital, and social media design
- Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Passion for sports and understanding of athlete or coach representation business
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
What We Do
Athletes First is a full-service sports representation and marketing agency founded in 2001, guiding the careers of elite athletes, coaches, executives, and broadcasters by focusing on contract negotiations, marketing strategy, and brand partnerships.
