Seasonal Product Designer

The National Football League
Inglewood, CA

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with cross-functional collaboration and digital asset creation, with a focus on in-person work in the sports entertainment domain.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a strong background in digital media and a collaborative mindset who thrive in a sports entertainment environment
    — “collaborating with teams: Work with designers and other stakeholders to understand project requirements.”
  • Individuals who have experience with design systems and UI/UX development for mobile and web platforms
    — “Understanding and Experience with Design Systems as you will be frequently designing within the constraints of our components and screens on different platforms.”
  • Candidates with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and maintain organization under tight deadlines
    — “Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.”

Things to consider

  • The role demands full-time in-office presence with no remote or hybrid options available
    — “This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.”
  • Candidates must be prepared for a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
    — “Flexible schedule required, including weekends, holidays, and occasional late nights.”

How to stand out

  • Showcase experience with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite in your portfolio with platform-specific examples
    — “High Proficiency in Figma: All of our product experiences are designed and managed in Figma.”
  • Highlight your ability to create marketing and promotional assets for sports-related platforms
    — “Assisting with asset creation across our product portfolio including NFL Connected TV, NFL Mobile App, NFL.com, and more.”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of accessibility guidelines and how you've applied them in past projects
    — “Some understanding of Accessibility guidelines to ensure our assets pass accessibility rules.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • designing and delivering high-quality digital assets for NFL owned and operated experiences
  • collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the fan experience
Typical background
high proficiency in design softwareunderstanding of web/app asset delivery requirements

Skills & requirements

Required

Ux/ui DesignAsset CreationDesign System ImprovementsBrand Guidelines

Preferred

Figma Proficiency

Stack & domain

Adobe Creative SuiteFigmaUi/ux DesignDesign SystemsWeb/app Asset Delivery RequirementsCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationTeamworkProject ManagementNFLDigital ProductsMarketingE-commerceConnected TV

About the role

Original posting from The National Football League via Greenhouse

The NFL is seeking a Seasonal Product Designer to join our Product team. This role is perfect for a passionate and detail-oriented designer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to one of the most iconic brands in sports.

As a Seasonal Product Designer, you will support the design of NFL owned and operated experiences like the NFL App, NFL.com and our Connected TV experience as well as the creation and delivery of digital assets across the NFL’s product portfolio. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Design, Marketing, Creative, and Product Management, as well as senior designers and other team members, to craft thoughtful, high-quality design that enhances the fan experience across all platforms and aligns with brand guidelines and project requirements. You will also help design and deliver marketing, e-commerce and promotional assets for various projects and platforms. Responsibilities often include creating app/web/connected TV UI, graphics, mockups, and prototypes, as well as managing and organizing design files. 

This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact on the look and feel of NFL digital products, from concept to execution, throughout the 2026-27 season.

Responsibilities

Help design team deliver user experience designs for our portfolio of NFL owned and operated experiences including NFL Connected TV, NFL Mobile App, NFL.com, and more.

Some examples of assets UX/UI work you will work on:

UX/UI work for app screens on the NFL App, NFL Connected TV App and NFL.com.

Improvements, updates and new components.

Design system improvements and updates.

Asset Design and Delivery: Assisting with asset creation across our product portfolio including NFL Connected TV, NFL Mobile App, NFL.com, and more.

Some examples of assets you will create:

Artwork for marketing, content, games, events, etc.

User Interface assets like icons or illustrations.

Processing Image cutouts.

UI Mockups with assets for review.

Mockups and artwork for presentations.

App Store Assets.

and more...

Follow Design Guidelines: Ensure all the design deliverables adhere to brand guidelines and style guides.

Collaborating with teams: Work with designers and other stakeholders to understand project requirements. 

Developing design concepts: Contributing to the ideation and development of design solutions. 

Managing digital assets: Organizing and maintaining design files and assets.

Meeting deadlines: Managing multiple projects and prioritizing work to meet deadlines. 

 Required Qualifications

High Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), understanding of photo editing, cutouts and manipulation as well as editing PSD/AI assets that are provided.

High Proficiency in Figma: All of our product experiences are designed and managed in Figma and this will be the primary space we will be designing, collaborating, reviewing and delivering work from for not just designers but also our entire Product Team including Product Managers, Engineers, Project Managers and Marketing Team.

Strong Portfolio of work showing excellent design.

Understanding and Experience with Design Systems as you will be frequently designing within the constraints of our components and screens on different platforms.

Understanding of web/app asset delivery requirements like file formats, file sizes, image ratios, saving for multiple devices and device breakpoints.

Some understanding of Accessibility guidelines to ensure our assets pass accessibility rules.

A strong understanding of design principles and visual elements and art direction.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Attention to detail and a strong eye for visual design.

May require experience with AI tools for creative purposes.

Preferred Qualifications

4-year Bachelor's Degree in Design, UX or Human-Computer Interaction. 

1-2 years of experience working in with a Product teams, Marketing agencies or Digital Media organizations with relevant experience assisting in the design and delivery of design assets.

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

Have a positive attitude and work well with others on the team.

Have a collaborative mindset and aren’t afraid to ask for help or feedback. You understand that open communication leads to better outcomes and stronger design.

Eager to learn new skills and take on challenges.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

Up to 7 months of employment based on business needs, 40 hours/week expected.

Flexible schedule required, including weekends, holidays, and occasional late nights.

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Salary $30—$35 USDBenefits Information

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS

At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered. 

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.

Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.

Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.

Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.

Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.

Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.

Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.

Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.

Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 

Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement

Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence

Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition

Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset

Source: The National Football League careers (Greenhouse)

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