Graphic Design & Marketing Specialist

Job Summary

3STEP Sports is the nation’s largest and most connected youth sports club and event organization. With more than 2,500 programs, 152 brands and 1.5+ million athlete participants in nine sports, we’re creating a next generation foundation for athlete development, sport leadership, and community engagement. To learn more visit: www.threestep.com.

3STEP Sports is seeking a talented Marketing Specialist with strong graphic design and social media skills to join our team supporting our Midwest and Southwest regions. This role requires a creative go-getter with talent in design creation, a solid understanding of marketing principles, and the ability to drive visibility engagement for our sports brands across digital platforms. You’ll be responsible for creating compelling visuals, developing marketing campaigns, and supporting social media presence to increase brand awareness -- and drive results.

This position will be in person a minimum of 3 days per week located in the Glenview, IL office.

Key Responsibilities

• Create visually engaging graphics including social media posts, website banners, email campaigns, brochures, t-shirt designs, and more.
• Maintain and evolve brand consistency across all visual communications and multiple brands.
• Recreate and adapt creative for multiple marketing tactics
• Collaborate with team members on overall marketing strategy and campaign development to produce creative assets in accordance to promotional calendars.
• Develop and execute content calendars for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, X, etc
• Design and schedule engaging social media posts aligned with marketing goals.
• Monitor design and social media trends, and track engagement.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven experience in graphic design and social media marketing (1-2+ years preferred).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, & Canva).
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and digital trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of video editing and motion graphics is a plus.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with social media management tools (e.g. Hootsuite, Sprout Social).
• Photography and/or video shooting and editing skills.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• We are passionate about sports and showcasing WHO WE ARE!
• Creative and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Be part of dynamic brands across multiple sports that value innovation and authenticity
  
  

3STEP Sports Benefits Package Includes

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, FSA accounts, life insurance, paid holidays, and a generous PTO plan, as well as other elective insurance option
• 401K retirement savings plan with 50% company match
• Paid Parental Leave
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.