Sr Graphic Designer

Job Description

As a Senior Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for developing print designs for our trading card and collectibles brands, leading projects under the supervision of our art directors, and mentoring junior designers to ensure quality work and cohesive product design. Whether generating fresh concepts or working within a fixed style guide, you will leverage a keen eye and polished skillset to ensure every product meets the highest quality standards.

You Will

• Collaborate directly with art directors to establish a brand identify and coherent visual style for each project.
• Acquire intimate knowledge of the print technology for each release, recognizing the balance between aesthetic requirements, cost budgeting and technical efficiencies on press.
• Create new product design and layout concepts as well as skillfully incorporate direction from art directors and implement feedback from product stakeholders.
• Display mastery of layout, typography and color theory.
• Ensure that creative deliverables support the project briefs and are completed on schedule.
• Make certain that creative output adheres to brand style guides and requirements.
  
  

You Are

• An accomplished professional with 3 – 5 years of related experience in graphic design.
• An expert in each of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Knowledgeable in prepress workflows, including designing and prepping files for print.
• Experienced working in CMYK color space and using spot colors in print.
• A proficient multitasker with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous deadlines.
• A strong collaborator in possession of exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Creative, innovative, efficient and organized.
  
  

The salary range for this position is $78,000- $98,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.

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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 Team

Fanatics Collectibles is a leading licensor, producer, designer, and seller of physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets for entertainment and sports properties globally, as well as a manufacturer of physical and digital trading cards. It has secured exclusive licensing arrangements with major national professional sports leagues, including the MLB, NFL and the NBA, and related players associations, to produce physical and digital trading cards and other collectibles.

Fanatics Collectibles also has partnerships with a number of individual international sports teams and leagues, as well as owners of other entertainment properties granting similar exclusive rights. Fanatics Collectibles recently announced Fanatics Live, expected to launch later in 2023, which will focus on transforming the digital shopping experience through personality-driven content and entertainment.