Fanatics

Job Summary

As a Graphic Designer I at Fanatics Collectibles, you will be responsible for creating high-quality visual designs that align with the company’s brand identity and product development goals. This role requires strong creative skills and the ability to execute design projects from concept to completion. You will work closely with Art Directors, Senior Designers, and cross-functional teams to develop innovative designs for print media while maintaining brand consistency and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Creative Execution & Design Development

• Assist in developing visually compelling designs for trading card products.
• Execute high-quality layouts, typography, and compositions that align with brand standards.
• Prepare production-ready files with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring adherence to print and digital specifications.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh design ideas that enhance product and brand storytelling.

2. Brand Standards & Quality Control

• Ensure consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all design projects.
• Conduct quality checks on design assets before production and distribution.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, printing techniques, and new design technologies to enhance creative output.

3. Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with Art Directors, Senior Designers, Product Development, and Marketing teams to execute creative strategies.
• Receive and apply constructive feedback to refine and improve designs.
• Present design concepts clearly and effectively to stakeholders when needed.

4. Learning & Growth

• Continuously develop technical and creative skills by staying current with industry trends and tools.
• Seek opportunities to learn from senior designers and creative leadership.
• Be an engaged and active member of the creative team, bringing a positive and solution-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 0-2 years of experience in graphic design, including internships or freelance work.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creativity, typography, color theory, layout, and branding.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Basic understanding of print production, digital design principles, and brand identity development.
• Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Passion for sports, collectibles, and design is a plus.

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.

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.

Fanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, fundamentally changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international professional and college sports. The organization has long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics’ trading cards and collectibles business, and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards