About Us
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
About The Company
Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.
Role Summary
Graphic Designers at Fanatics Collectibles create new and notable collectibles daily, leveraging industry-standard software and a graphic artist’s toolkit to produce original trading card designs that build brands and excite consumers.
This role sits within Special Projects and supports priority initiatives that require fast, high-craft execution across concept development and production-ready deliverables.
In This Role, You Will
Develop review-ready card art and promotional concepts aligned to brand and style guidelinesExecute complex image treatments including retouch/cleanup, recombination, and compositingDeliver prepress/print-ready files for digital and off-set press workflows, leveraging strong production discipline and file hygieneGenerate and manipulate graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesignIncorporate direction from Art Directors and senior designers into finished design workPartner with Product Development, Production/Prepress, and Project Management to prioritize work and hit deadlinesMaintain clear versioning and documentation through review rounds, applying feedback quickly and accuratelyCreate polished design mockups for partner- and stakeholder-facing slide decks, ensuring concepts are clear, accurate, on-brand, and presentation-ready
You Are
Creative, enthusiastic, and eager to learnProficient in Adobe Creative Cloud appsAn expert in layout, typography, and color theoryFamiliar with print design and prepress workflows, and comfortable delivering production-ready filesAble to multitask, handle multiple priorities, and drive results through time and project managementA strong collaborator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred (nice To Have)
Experience working with licensed IP and review/approval workflowsTrading cards, collectibles, packaging, or print production experienceAdvanced photo manipulation background (retouching, reconstruction, compositing) in a high-standards environmentExperience building presentation decks or mockups for external-facing reviewsExperience using commercially safe, enterprise-approved generative AI tools to accelerate ideation and production tasks within brand and rights constraints
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers
The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/
NYC Salary Range
$75,000 - $81,000 USD
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