Graphic Designer

About the Role

Thread Performance is a new kind of sports nutrition brand created for the next generation. The company focuses on clean, science-led products that fit into the everyday routines of developing athletes, helping them perform at their best both in sport and beyond it. The mission is to support the champions of tomorrow.

The team is hiring a Graphic Designer who is confident in core design principles and eager to use AI-powered tools to take creative output further. This role blends strong visual design fundamentals with emerging creative technology and offers the chance to influence the direction of a fast-growing brand in the sports space.

You will be creating real-world work for athletes, with athletes, and contributing to a brand that is actively being built from the ground up.

Brand and Design Work

• Create visual assets for email, social media, web, paid advertising, packaging, and related formats.
• Prepare dielines, packaging mockups, and production-ready artwork for print.
• Keep all design output aligned with Thread’s brand standards across every channel.

Campaigns and Visual Storytelling

• Turn campaign concepts into engaging visual stories that work across multiple channels.
• Develop creative assets that speak to both athletes and parents while reinforcing the brand’s story.
• Bring design perspective into campaign planning so that visuals and messaging work together effectively.

Creative Systems and Innovation

• Partner with the team to build scalable design systems, templates, and frameworks using tools such as Figma and Canva.
• Test new creative technologies, including AI tools and automation, to discover better ways of working.
• Help improve creative workflows so the team can brief, produce, and deliver design work more efficiently.

Additional Information

This position is remote, though candidates based in Southern California or Denver, Colorado are preferred. The role reports to the Head of Marketing.

Why Join Thread Performance

You will join a small team that is actively shaping a brand from scratch, with the opportunity to play a direct role in its growth. The company has strong momentum, clear purpose, and the kind of traction that allows for fast progress and meaningful contribution.

This position offers real ownership, creative influence, and room to grow with a brand that is still in its early stages. It is well suited to someone who wants to be hands-on in building something with impact.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Unlimited paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Qualifications

• Prior professional design experience in a brand, agency, or consumer product environment.
• A strong portfolio that shows quality design work.
• Skilled with Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; Figma experience is preferred.
• Experience creating dielines and preparing files for print production.
• Comfort using AI creative tools, with examples showing how they have been applied in a design workflow.