Graphic Designer II - Special Projects
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 guidelines
Execute complex image treatments including retouch/cleanup, recombination, and compositing
Deliver prepress/print-ready files for digital and off-set press workflows, leveraging strong production discipline and file hygiene
Generate and manipulate graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Incorporate direction from Art Directors and senior designers into finished design work
Partner with Product Development, Production/Prepress, and Project Management to prioritize work and hit deadlines
Maintain clear versioning and documentation through review rounds, applying feedback quickly and accurately
Create 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 learn
Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud apps
An expert in layout, typography, and color theory
Familiar with print design and prepress workflows, and comfortable delivering production-ready files
Able to multitask, handle multiple priorities, and drive results through time and project management
A strong collaborator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred (nice to have):
Experience working with licensed IP and review/approval workflows
Trading cards, collectibles, packaging, or print production experience
Advanced photo manipulation background (retouching, reconstruction, compositing) in a high-standards environment
Experience building presentation decks or mockups for external-facing reviews
Experience 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