Sr Graphic Designer - Special Projects

The role

You will execute high-quality design solutions for trading cards, branding, and marketing assets. You will manage projects from concept to production and support the transition of assets to pre-production partners.

What you will do

• Take full ownership of assigned projects from concept to final production
• Develop designs for trading cards, branding, and marketing assets
• Create production-ready assets with understanding of print specifications and color accuracy
• Support the transition of assets to pre-production partners, vendors, and print production teams
• Ensure proper file setup including color separations, dielines, resolution, and technical formatting
• Identify and troubleshoot potential design or print issues before production
• Partner with internal teams and vendors to streamline workflows
• Work with Art Directors, Creative Directors, Product Development, and Marketing teams
• Support junior team members by sharing best practices and technical expertise
• Conduct pre-production reviews to ensure designs translate across formats and materials

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5-8 years of experience in graphic design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating branding, typography, layout, and storytelling
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong grasp of print production and digital asset creation
• Experience with file preparation and pre-press processes
• Ability to take initiative, manage multiple projects, and deliver on time
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in sports branding, trading card design, and licensed product development
• Knowledge of packaging, specialty printing techniques, and material applications

Nice to have

• Passion for sports, collectibles, and design

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 builds a global digital sports platform.