Rocket Chimp | Ocoee, FL (Hybrid / In-Office Preferred)
Rocket Chimp is expanding our creative bench and looking to bring on contract designers with a strong sports mindset and the ability to execute high-impact creative across brands, campaigns, and experiences.
We work at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and culture—and we’re looking for designers whoget fan behavior, athlete storytelling, and sponsor-driven creative just as well as they understand typography, motion, and composition.
The Role
This is an hourly, contract-based role designed to support overflow and high-impact client work. You’ll work directly with Rocket Chimp’s founders, plugging into projects as needed—primarily longer-form creative, with occasional faster-turn work depending on client demands.
This is a hands-on execution role. While you won’t be responsible for leading concept development, you should be confident in bringing strong creative ideas to life once direction is set.
What You’ll Work On
Depending on the project, you may be asked to support:
- Brand identity & logo systems
- Campaign creative (paid + organic)
- Social media graphics
- Motion graphics & video (After Effects, Premiere, etc.)
- Web & landing page design
- Presentation & pitch decks
- Environmental/experiential design (a plus, not required)
Our sports work spans:
- Pro teams & leagues
- College athletics & conferences
- Youth & amateur sports
- Sports tech, NIL, and marketplaces
- Sports + entertainment crossover brands
Sports Knowledge (Strongly Preferred)
You don’t need to have worked for ESPN or played professionally, but you do need to understand sports culture.
We’re looking for designers who:
- Understand leagues, seasons, rivalries, and fan behavior
- Can design differently for athletes vs fans vs sponsors
- Are comfortable working across NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, and endurance/event-driven sports
- Have either professional experience in sports or a genuine personal connection to it
How You’ll Work
- Contract type: Hourly
- Workload: Ad hoc / overflow (not guaranteed weekly hours)
- Turnaround: Mostly longer-form projects, with some shorter timelines depending on client needs
- Collaboration: Directly with Rocket Chimp founders
- Location: Strong preference for Orlando-based designers who can come into our Ocoee office as needed
Tools & Skills
Required
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Figma
- Motion tools (After Effects, Premiere, etc.)
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools (Midjourney, Firefly, etc.)
Style & Taste
Rocket Chimp’s creative DNA blends strategy and storytelling with bold, emotional execution. Our work often leans:
- Bold, loud, and hype-driven
- Premium and cinematic
- Story-led and emotionally resonant
- Clean and modern when systems demand it
We value designers who can flex across styles without losing clarity or intent.
What Your Portfolio Must Show
To be considered, your portfolio should demonstrate:
- Sports-related work
- Campaign thinking
- Motion capability
- Strong visual systems and execution
No test projects. No trial assignments. We hire based on real work.
What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months)
- Work that’s on time, on brand, and impactful
- Creative that clearly delivers on client goals
- The ability to think beyond the obvious while executing efficiently
- Becoming a go-to designer we trust when the work gets big or fast
Growth Opportunity
- While this role starts as contract/overflow, there is potential for a long-term relationship—and possibly a path to full-time for the right fit as Rocket Chimp continues to grow.
