Concept Artist - Trading Card Game

The role

You will define the visual identity of new trading card game franchises. You will create concept art for characters, cultures, environments, and moments to establish the tone and mood of new worlds.

What you will do

• Create concept art that establishes the tone, mood, and visual language of new TCG franchises.
• Explore and iterate on visual directions that define what makes a world distinct.
• Develop imagery that becomes foundational reference for the entire art pipeline.
• Help establish the visual standards that guide internal teams and external artists.
• Partner with Creative and Design leadership during ideation and worldbuilding.
• Translate abstract ideas into clear, compelling visual direction.
• Engage in creative exploration.
• Perform rapid prototyping with rough sketch and concept work.
• Contribute to the studio's overall creative bar.
• Refine work toward clarity, originality, and emotional impact.

Required qualifications

• A portfolio that demonstrates exceptional taste, craft, and originality.
• Strength in one or more areas such as character design, creature design, or environment design.
• Deep understanding of composition, lighting, color, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to explore multiple directions and converge on clear, compelling solutions.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Comfort working in early-stage, ambiguous creative spaces.
• A genuine passion for fantasy, sci-fi, games, and worldbuilding.

Nice to have

• Experience contributing to the development of original IP or franchise worlds.
• Background in games, film, publishing, or other visual storytelling mediums.
• Familiarity with how concept art translates into final production pipelines.
• Experience collaborating with or guiding external artists and partners.

About the company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. It is part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem which offers products and services across commerce, collectibles, and betting.