Position: Brand Strategist for Pro Athletes (Equity Role)
Location: Remote (U.S.A)
About Proxaur Position: Brand Strategist for Pro Athletes (Equity Role)
Location: Remote (U.S.A)
About Proxaur Proxaur is a full-service branding agency built to help professional athletes turn their stories into powerful, lasting brands. We work with elite athletes across the NFL, NBA, and beyond — helping them define their identity, design impactful logos and apparel, launch personal websites and foundations, and secure meaningful brand partnerships.
We're not just creating merch — we're building legacies that extend far beyond the field or court.
What You'll Do As a Brand Strategist, you'll play a key role in shaping the direction of our clients' brands and the future of Proxaur itself. You will:
Work directly with professional athletes to uncover their brand identity and long-term goals
Guide the creation of brand visuals, messaging, and positioning that reflect their values and voice
Collaborate with our designers and marketing team to bring each athlete’s brand to life across all platforms
Develop and implement strategic branding plans tailored to individual athletes’ ambitions
Help build the brand architecture and visual direction for athlete merchandise, foundations, and personal ventures
Shape Proxaur’s own branding and reputation in the sports industry
Contribute to partnership opportunities and endorsements that align with each athlete’s image
What We're Looking For We’re looking for someone who’s strategic, creative, and passionate about building purpose-driven brands. Ideal candidates will have:
Experience in brand development, especially in sports, entertainment, or fashion
A strong understanding of storytelling, positioning, and market differentiation
Great communication and leadership skills — especially with high-profile clients
A creative eye for visual identity, content strategy, and brand campaigns
An entrepreneurial mindset, ready to help build a fast-growing startup from the ground up
Bonus: Relationships or experience in the sports and culture space
Why Join Proxaur? Work directly with top-tier athletes in the NFL, NBA, and other major leagues
Earn equity as a founding team member (exact % based on contribution and role)
Help shape the next wave of athlete-led brands and businesses
Be part of a company where creativity, ownership, and ambition are rewarded
Let’s Build Something That Lasts
If you’re excited about brand storytelling, working with elite athletes, and building a company with real purpose — reach out. Include a short note about your background and examples of brands or campaigns you've helped shape.
Seniority level Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Employment type Contract
Job function Job function Marketing and Sales
Industries Marketing Services
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