Underdog · 1 week ago
Senior Manager, Brand Design
Underdog is a fast-growing sports company focused on creating engaging products for sports fans. The Senior Manager, Brand Design will oversee the development and execution of brand design efforts across marketing channels, ensuring a consistent and persuasive brand identity while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
eSportsFantasy SportsGaming
Responsibilities
Drive and oversee the development and execution of Underdog Brand Design design efforts across various marketing channels
Set the creative direction — lead design across campaigns, digital experiences, and branded content that capture the spirit of 'Fan’s Best Friend.'
Drive creative excellence — partner with marketing and content teams to ensure every output meets the highest standards of craft and brand clarity
Collaborate cross-functionally — work closely with Product, Promotion, and Growth teams to deliver unified, high-impact experiences
Leverage data and insight — use audience research and campaign performance to inform design strategy and continuously raise the bar
Manage external partners — lead agencies and creative collaborators with clarity, feedback, and inspiration
Mentor and elevate — grow internal design talent and culture around bold ideas and impeccable execution
Qualification
Required
10+ years of agency or in-house experience leading brand design or art direction
A portfolio packed with world-class, category-defining work — especially in sports, entertainment, or lifestyle
Proven track record of shaping distinctive brand identities and design systems that drive measurable impact
Deep experience with integrated campaigns and cross-channel storytelling
Confident presenter and creative storyteller with executive presence
Expert in balancing craft, speed, and scalability in a fast-moving environment
Thrives in ambiguity — proactive, decisive, and energized by building something great
Benefits
Unlimited PTO for full-time employees (we're extremely flexible with the exception of the first few weeks before & into the NFL season)
16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
Home office stipend
A connected virtual-first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce
5% 401k match, FSA, company paid health, dental, vision plan options for employees and dependents
Company
Underdog
We’re the fastest-growing sports gaming company ever. Our mission is to build innovative games and products for American sports fans.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$115MKey Investors
Spark CapitalBlackRockKevin Carter
2025-03-26Series C· $70M
2022-07-26Series B· $35M
2021-05-03Series A· $10M
Recent News
Mergers & Acquisitions
2025-10-19
2025-10-18
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