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About the Role

As an Art Director, Quick Strike at Fanatics Collectibles, you will manage a team developing high-quality visual designs for trading card brands across Sports and Entertainment, focusing on speed-to-market and new IP. This fast-paced creative role requires flexibility, multi-tasking, and team management. You will report to the Director of Product and collaborate with Designers, Product Managers, and cross-functional teams to elevate creative output, contribute to design direction, problem-solving, and workflow improvements.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the creative development of visually compelling trading card products across multiple product lines and initiatives, with an emphasis on speed to market.
Guide and mentor Designers, providing clear creative direction, constructive feedback, and support for professional growth.
Develop expedited processes for the creation of production-ready files with a deep understanding of print and digital specifications.
Partner closely with Product Development, Project Management, Production, and Marketing teams to deliver innovative and commercially successful products.
Collaborate with international and cross-regional design partners to align workflows, share creative best practices, and ensure consistency across global product releases.
Drive creative consistency and cohesion across global design teams, fostering strong cross-functional collaboration and alignment on brand and product vision.
Lead concept development and creative reviews, presenting strategic design rationale and incorporating stakeholder feedback effectively.
Balance hands-on creative contribution with team leadership, ensuring projects are executed efficiently while maintaining a high standard of design integrity.
Manage multiple creative priorities simultaneously, helping teams navigate tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and fast-paced production schedules.
Support and improve creative processes, workflows, and asset management systems to enhance collaboration, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Champion innovation by identifying emerging design, sports, pop culture, and collectibles trends to inform creative strategy and product differentiation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
7+ years of experience in graphic design, branding, or product design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating creative leadership and visual storytelling.
Proven success leading or mentoring creative teams in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional portfolio showcasing expertise in layout, typography, color theory, packaging, and visual systems.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Deep understanding of print production, manufacturing processes, digital design principles, and brand identity development.
Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage creative processes, priorities, and team workflows effectively.
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with global teams, including Design, Product Development, Marketing, and Production partners.
Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to clearly articulate creative vision and strategy.
Passion for sports, collectibles, entertainment, and design, with a strong understanding of collector culture and visual trends.
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
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Skills

Graphic Design
Branding
Product Design
Creative Leadership
Visual Storytelling
Layout
Typography
Color Theory
Packaging Design
Visual Systems
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Print Production
Digital Design Principles
Brand Identity Development
Team Management
Project Management
Cross-functional Collaboration
Global Team Collaboration
Presentation Skills
Communication Skills
Stakeholder Management
Trend Identification (Design, Sports, Pop Culture, Collectibles)

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

7+ years of experience in graphic design, branding, or product design
Proven success leading or mentoring creative teams

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

About the Company

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform, igniting the passions of global sports fans and maximizing the presence and reach for its hundreds of sports partners globally.
The company operates across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming.
Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans, a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and over 2,000 retail locations.
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.
Fanatics Collectibles is building the global leader in next-generation collectibles and leverages the broader Fanatics ecosystem.