Who We Are
Gipper is a marketing technology platform that makes graphic design incredibly easy for non-designers. Currently, our platform helps schools easily create engaging content for social media - in seconds, on any device, and without needing any design experience. Hundreds of schools in 35 + states throughout the country use Gipper to create dynamic, social media-specific content - helping increase engagement, while saving them time and money in the process.
We are a well-funded startup based in NYC, backed by investors and advisors with over 50+ years of experience investing and building high growth tech startups from concept to IPO. Learn more about us at gogipper.com/athletics
Position Details
We are growing fast and are looking to hire a Graphic Designer to create stunning sports graphic templates to integrate into our platform for our athletic-focused users and beyond.
At Gipper, the Graphic Designer will work with various team members, from Senior Management to Customer Success, to ensure template designs are providing maximum value to our existing and future customers. The Graphic Designer will also be provided plenty of creative freedom to conceptualize and execute on his or her own vision. We are looking for a highly talented graphic designer with a passion for creating amazing sports content, but with the skills and flexibility to also create content for a variety of needs.
Responsibilities:
Design stunning social media graphics for various needs, with a focus in athletic themed content
Add designs to InVision to ensure easy access for our development team
Utilize our CMS (Content Management System - Trello.com) to organize, prioritize and track workflow
Requirements:
High proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, and other applicable Adobe programs
General sports knowledge as it pertains to positions, verbiage, history, scheduling, etc.
Sports specific digital design experience
Love of sports
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Self-motivation and self-management with a passion for achieving extraordinary results
Fearless ability to try new things and learn quickly from failure
Experience of success as a member of a team
Flexible approach, able to operate effectively with uncertainty and change
Willingness to create content outside of athletics if necessary
Nice to Haves:
Illustration, drawing and fine art skills
GIF production (After Effects)
Adobe Dreamweaver, Spark, Premier, Animate CC, Fuse, etc.
Entrepreneurial experience
Prior work experience at a collegiate sports program or professional sports team
Gipper is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.