Manager, Design & Graphics Operations, Yahoo Sports

Yahoo is hiring a Manager, Design & Graphics Operations for Yahoo Sports’ digital programming. The role leads the creative design, programming, and operational execution of live graphics, integrating dynamic visuals and data into shows, sponsorships, and digital content. It also partners across production, creative, sales, and engineering to support live shows and special events.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and evolution of Yahoo's live show graphics packages, including full graphics redesigns, visual refreshes, and ongoing creative development
• Design and produce custom in-show graphics, segment animations, full-screen graphics, lower thirds, data visualizations, and other visual storytelling elements
• Incorporate AI-powered design tools (e.g., generative visual tools, AI asset manipulation) to rapidly ideate creative concepts and scale graphics production
• Develop dynamic graphics experiences that transform shows from primarily static presentations into sophisticated, video-driven digital productions
• Establish and maintain visual consistency and creative standards across Yahoo Sports programming
• Partner with producers and show teams to develop graphics solutions for both planned and emerging programming needs
• Own the design, programming, implementation, maintenance, and day-to-day operational support of Flowics graphics across Yahoo programming
• Lead complex graphics-system transitions and infrastructure initiatives
• Develop graphics solutions that combine advanced design principles with coding, programming, data integration, and large-scale dataset management
• Build and maintain dynamic graphics driven by live data, including box scores, fantasy scoring, standings, schedules, and other sports information
• Identify and implement AI-driven efficiencies to automate repetitive graphics updating, data mapping, and live production workflows
• Troubleshoot, update, and optimize graphics systems to ensure reliability and quality during live productions
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on Flowics and its application within Yahoo Sports’ digital production environment
• Design and implement sponsorship graphics and branded integrations across Yahoo shows
• Develop custom Flowics solutions that incorporate sponsorship elements into live programming while maintaining the creative integrity of each show
• Collaborate with sales, production, and creative teams to execute sponsorship requirements efficiently and accurately
• Support sponsorship integrations for both recurring programming and one-off live events
• Design YouTube thumbnails and supporting creative for Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Fantasy programming
• Develop scalable thumbnail templates and visual systems that can be applied across the broader show portfolio
• Create digital-first graphics optimized for YouTube and other audience-facing platforms
• Lead graphics design, programming, and operational support for large-scale tentpole events (e.g.NFL/NBA Draft programming, live draft shows, major sports moments)
• Provide rapid-turnaround creative and technical support for unplanned or newly developed programming
• Develop custom graphics packages and production solutions for emerging formats, including alternate broadcasts, livestreams, expert drafts, and other experimental digital programming
• Partner with producers, directors, editors, talent, engineering, sales to translate creative concepts into technically viable live graphics solutions
• Provide hands-on support throughout the full production lifecycle, from concept and design through programming, testing, live execution, and maintenance
• Proactively identify opportunities to optimize graphics workflows, boost operational efficiency, and elevate visual quality across the sports portfolio
• Serve as a key resource for teams seeking innovative solutions to complex live-production and graphics challenges

Requirements:

• Significant experience in graphic design and live or digital video production
• Advanced knowledge of live graphics systems (Flowics, Tagboard, or comparable platform) and digital production workflows
• Strong proficiency in graphic design principles, animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling
• Experience utilizing AI-assisted creative tools (e.g., generative image generation, prompt-driven asset tools) and AI coding helpers to accelerate production workflows
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate, refine, and quality-check AI-generated outputs for technical accuracy and brand alignment
• Experience working with live data, dynamic graphics, and data-driven visualizations
• Working knowledge of coding, programming, data structures, and/or APIs as they relate to live graphics and digital production
• Ability to manage large datasets and integrate data into live graphics environments
• Experience supporting live broadcasts, livestreams, digital shows, or other real-time productions
• Openness to continuous learning, experimentation with emerging digital tools, and comfort operating in an AI-augmented environment
• Background  in sports media, sports broadcasting, or digital sports production
• Experience designing graphics for YouTube and other digital video platforms
• Experience executing branded content and commercial sponsorship integrations in live media
• Experience designing for large-scale live events and tentpole programming
• Experience creating motion graphics, animations, and full-screen video experiences
• Familiarity with production technologies and workflows used in modern digital broadcasting