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.

Specialist, Graphic Design