Senior Graphic Designer, Social Media (Sports Brand Clients)

Job Title: Senior Graphic Designer, Social Media (Sports Brand Clients)

Location: Beverly Hills

Reports To: VP, Digital Marketing

Who We Are:
WME is the world’s preeminent talent agency. With over 125 years of experience, WME enables artists, athletes and brands to grow their businesses, leverage the full potential of their intellectual property, and bring projects to life that define the cultural landscape. WME’s expertise spans books, comedy, digital media, fashion via The Wall Group, IMG Models, Art + Commerce, film, food, licensing, music, sports, speakers via The Harry Walker Agency, television, theater, and more.

What You’ll Do:

We are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer with a strong background in sports and social media to join our creative team. This role will be responsible for developing bold, engaging, and on-brand visual content that connects sports brands with their audiences across digital platforms. The ideal candidate has a passion for design, a deep understanding of social-first creative, and proven experience delivering high-quality visuals in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead junior designers, and ensure all creative assets align with client objectives and brand guidelines.

Design & Production

• Design high-quality static images for social media platforms

• Create templates, toolkits, and graphic systems to streamline content production across campaigns.

• Develop original concepts, layouts, and visual approaches that capture attention in digital-first environments.

• Apply advanced knowledge of typography, color theory, and layout principles to produce impactful designs.

• Ensure all assets are optimized for digital distribution and meet platform-specific requirements.

Creative Strategy

• Translate client briefs and campaign strategies into creative visuals.

• Contribute to brainstorming and ideation sessions, bringing forward innovative design concepts.

• Adapt designs for multiple audiences while maintaining brand consistency.

• Stay current on social media and design trends to ensure content feels fresh, engaging, and relevant to sports and brand audiences

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with social media managers and copywriters to deliver integrated campaigns.

• Provide direction, feedback, and mentorship to junior designers and freelance contributors.

• Act as a key design point-of-contact for client accounts, presenting creative concepts and gathering feedback.

• Collaborate with external partners (e.g., photographers, illustrators) when necessary to enhance design output.

Project Management

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and deadlines.

• Organize and maintain design files and asset libraries for efficient workflows.

• Ensure all work is delivered on time and within agreed project specifications.

Brand & Industry Knowledge

• Maintain a strong understanding of each client’s brand identity, tone, and guidelines.

• Proactively identify opportunities to evolve visual identity systems in line with brand evolution.

• Stay engaged with trends in sports, entertainment, and culture to inform design direction.

• Monitor competitor creative and industry best practices to recommend updated strategy and creative improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).

• 5–7 years of professional design experience, preferably in an agency or sports-relat