Company OverviewFanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative 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 over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores. As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.JOB SUMMARY:The successful athlete will be creative, passionate, and driven. Regularly utilizes a strong sense of brand identity, color, and graphic design techniques to create professional and original designs as well as develop seasonal licensed assortments. Will strive to maintain Corporate Branding and season creative direction that enhance individual Leagues and Licenses through visual storytelling. This person needs to be results-oriented, team player with a passion for sports.This is a fast paced, exciting work environment where you will work with a passionate team, producing quality graphics.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:·Responsible for creating graphics for our licensed business.·Ability to replicate design templates.·Assist in the development of design and hot market presentations supporting brand and league marks.·Proofs color comps for trademarks, taglines, colors, and team logos prior to submitting to our Licensing department.·Maintain an active understanding of trends in sports apparel and sports / pop culture, consumer insights, new business opportunities, and competitors in the market to influence design aesthetic and strategy through the development of original and creative design.·Confidently share fresh perspectives that will enhance creativity and promote new ideas through written and verbal communications to internal partners.·Assist Supervisor & Managers with flex assignments as neededEDUCATIONAL & Experience REQUIREMENTS:·Associate degree in Arts or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience·Must provide a strong professional portfolio showcasing a wide range of design skills/abilitiesGENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:·Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload, adapt to change, and maintain composure under pressure.·Must have intermediate to advanced level experience with Adobe Creative Suite·Familiarity with Pantone Matching System·Maintains a positive and professional attitude towards team, vendors, and clients.·Must be detail oriented·Can manage projects individually or as a part of a team.·Results driven and solutions focused·Ability to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment·Sports fan a plusPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:·Ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time·Ability to utilize a computer continuously·Ability to sit continuouslyWORKING CONDITIONS:·Office environmentEnsure 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 or Fanatics Brand email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website atwww.fanaticsinc.com/careers Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics' fair labor practices.NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS: In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you ("Personal Information"). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information.We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or other types of positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. For additional information on how we collect and use personal information in connection with your job application, review our Candidate Privacy Policy-CA
