Mobile App Specialist

Who we are: The mission of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans is to be #1 in everything we do and to be a global brand to all of our fans. We take pride in the growth and success of the entire Gulf Coast region and are committed to leveraging our resources and goodwill to foster meaningful change for the greater good of society and our community. We celebrate individuality and value all identities and experiences, and value the perspectives of our team members. Our team members are integral to our success, and we stand beside them through success and hardship.  We make it a priority to make all team members feel included and their opinions be heard. Together, we win!    Who you are: You want to be part of a team that values community, integrity, excellence, and an organization where people come first and are celebrated. You love the industry of sports, and are excited by the potential of working for two major leagues, the NFL and the NBA. You understand and appreciate that New Orleans is a unique city with so much to offer, and you want to be a part of the vibrant community that wants to see its teams be the best. You are passionate, driven, ready to work hard and have fun.   Position Summary: The Mobile App Specialist 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 team’s 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 will 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 new 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 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:  4 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.) 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   What we offer: Medical Insurance Options 401K Program with Company Contribution Paid Holidays Wellness Program and Gym Membership