Graphic Design Associate

About The 33rd Team At The 33rd Team, we are redefining football analysis and insights. Founded by former NFL executives and coaches, we operate at the intersection of expertise, innovation, and passion for the game. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge content, consulting services, and products that empower football enthusiasts, professionals, and organizations to excel on and off the field. Whether through podcasts featuring industry leaders or our evolving suite of data-driven products, The 33rd Team is a hub for collaboration and education within the football community. Joining our team means becoming part of a fast-growing company that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and a shared love for football. About The Role

• The 33rd Team is seeking a part-time, remote Graphic Design Associate (Contractor) to support our growing media agency. This role will focus on graphic design, branding, and thumbnail creation across a variety of high-impact projects within the football and sports media space.
• The Graphic Design Associate will be a key contributor to The 33rd Team’s media and content efforts, supporting visual branding and creative execution across multiple platforms. This is a part-time contractor role (20 hours/week) ideal for a designer with a strong eye for modern, high-impact visuals, particularly within sports and digital media.
• The ideal candidate is a fast, detail-oriented designer who can create compelling graphics, maintain brand consistency, and develop engaging thumbnails that drive audience growth and engagement across podcast and social platforms.

Core Responsibilities

• Graphic Design: Design high-quality graphics for social media, digital platforms, and marketing initiatives. Develop on-screen graphics and visual assets for digital content
• Youtube Optimization: Create compelling YouTube thumbnails and podcast artwork optimized for engagement
• Branding: Support branding initiatives, including layout systems, visual identity elements, and templates. Ensure all designs align with The 33rd Team’s brand and visual standards
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams to execute creative quickly and efficiently

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in graphic design or digital media (freelance or in-house)
• Proven Design Skills: Strong portfolio showcasing modern, clean, and engaging design work. Strong understanding of layout, typography, and color.
• Software Expertise: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator required)
• Platform Knowledge: Experience creating YouTube thumbnails and social-first graphics
• Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively in a part-time, fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• Sports Background: Experience in sports media or football-related content
• YouTube & Social Expertise: Familiarity with YouTube and social media optimization (thumbnails, CTR, etc.)

The Pay Range For This Role Is 20 - 25 USD per hour(Remote (United States))