Fanatics Collectibles

Fanatics Collectibles

Creative Director - TCG

Seattle, WA, United States · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$174k-$216kDetected 11 hours ago
FigmaAdobe Creative SuiteProject ManagementLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • We're seeking a visionary Creative Director reporting to the SVP of TCGs to define the visual and creative identity of our trading card game franchises.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and evolve the visual identity, art direction, and world-building frameworks for new and existing TCG IP
  • Partner with Game Design and Narrative leads to ensure creative output is deeply integrated with gameplay mechanics and player experience
  • Build and maintain relationships with a global network of freelance illustrators and creative partners
  • Demonstrated track record of building and shipping creative products-ideally including trading card games, collectibles, or tabletop games-from concept to market
  • Deep knowledge of and genuine passion for the TCG or Collectibles genre, including an understanding of what makes art and world-building emotionally resonate with players
  • Portfolio that demonstrates exceptional aesthetic range, world-building sophistication, and a high bar for visual quality
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple creative workstreams simultaneously without losing attention to detail

Requirements

  • You know what will make a trading card iconic, what makes a universe feel alive, and you bring that perspective to every decision you make.
  • 10+ years of experience in creative direction, art direction, or a senior creative leadership role within games, entertainment, or a related industry
  • Proficiency with industry-standard creative tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.) and familiarity with project management platforms

Compensation

  • The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation.
  • This salary range is specific to Seattle and may not be applicable to other locations.

Benefits

  • Own and drive the overarching creative vision for Fanatics TCG's game franchises, ensuring consistency and quality across all visual and narrative touchpoints
  • Represent the creative vision with internal stakeholders and executive leadership, communicating strategy and rationale with clarity and conviction
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills-able to articulate a creative vision compellingly to artists, designers, executives, and players alike
  • Strategic thinking: able to balance long-term franchise vision with short-term product realities

Company info

  • 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, 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
  • Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
  • 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 and engages more than 81 million fans.
  • Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.
  • 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, 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.
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