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Reports To: Sr. Director, Digital Platforms
Direct Reports: None
FLSA Status: Full-time salaried non-exempt
Application Deadline: Rolling application
Work Location: Metairie, Louisiana
Our Mission and Your Impact
The New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans, and Laketown Squadron proudly represent the NFL, NBA, and G-League using our platform to uplift the Gulf Coast and create lasting community impact. Rooted in the vibrant spirit of New Orleans, we celebrate diversity, embrace culture, and unite people through the power of sports. Guided by our core values—community, teamwork, celebrating individuality, people first, integrity, and excellence—we foster an inclusive culture and seek people who share these values to help strengthen the bond between our teams and the city we call home.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for creating and maintaining a best-in-class user interface and experience of the Saints and Pelicans mobile applications. With a focus on growing the teams' existing fan base via our platforms, our Mobile App Specialist will have excellent communication and collaboration skills, solid front-end coding and design experience, and an excitement for the latest mobile app technologies.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Conceptualize, design and construct clean and intuitive user interfaces and experiences across iOS/Android guidelines
- Consistently update information and features on the team apps and refine design and functionality based on user feedback and testing
- Craft and execute marketing messaging with a consistent brand voice and support additional promotional team and league tentpoles
- Develop sponsorable assets and opportunities within the team apps
- Maintain detailed calendar with team’s app provider regarding app updates and feature enhancements plus effectively communicate action items with developers
- Expand our segmentation opportunities to deliver customized messaging to our fan base
- Manage various gamification executions & app-driven sweepstakes
- Create and capitalize on key season moments through vertical video content
- Distribute key analytics and reporting to internal stakeholders
- Game duties (home and away) as assigned
- Remain current in the latest technology and advancements in mobile app design and innovation.
What You’ll Bring:
- 2+ years of experience in web development and design, computer science, app development, software engineering, or related fields.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Proficient in front-end web and mobile technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and a strong sense of digital design across iOS and Android devices.
- Advanced knowledge of Yinzcam CMS preferred
- Advanced knowledge of current UI/UX industry best practices and techniques
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Figma, including creating, editing and optimizing creative assets
- Experience with project management tools (e.g. Jira, etc.)
- Experience with video shooting and editing a plus
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with strong attention to detail
- Must have a great work ethic and attitude
- Dedicated team player
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the NFL/NBA schedules
All Candidates Should Have:
- Commitment to community and a people-first mindset
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Ability to celebrate individuality and value diverse perspectives
- High integrity and a proactive, solutions-oriented “winning” mindset
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
- 401K with employer contributions
- Paid parental leave
- PTO and paid holidays
- Wellness Program
Applications must be submitted online. Please do not mail or email resumes to the Saints/Pelicans. All qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or by email. Please do not contact the Saints/Pelicans Human Resources or Hiring Manager to check the status of your application. When applying, please be sure your updated contact information is provided.
The New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans ("Teams") are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for candidates and employees regardless of their membership in any protected classifications. The Teams will not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, and pregnancy), religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and/or any other legally protected class under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This anti-discrimination policy applies with respect to all employment decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, discipline, and discharge. The Teams are committed to equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act and state law. If you feel you need an accommodation for a disability, please inform us. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If you request an accommodation, it is essential that you participate fully in the interactive process.
