Fanatics Collectibles

Director, Organized Play - TCG

Seattle, WA, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specified$174k-$216kDetected 15 hours ago

AccessibilityLeadershipCommunication

About the role

You know how to strike the balance between competitive integrity and the kind of accessibility that keeps ecosystems healthy for the long term.

Responsibilities

Own the strategy, design, and execution of Fanatics TCG's organized play programs across the full competitive spectrum - from casual and store-level events through regional circuits and premier championships
Define the structural philosophy of our OP ecosystem: qualification pathways, prize support, format philosophy, competitive tiers, and the balance between competitive and casual play that sustains long-term player engagement
Build and manage judge and tournament organizer programs, including certification, training, community development, and ongoing support infrastructure
Partner closely with the Director of Play and Retail Ecosystems to ensure organized play and retail activation are mutually reinforcing - aligning event formats, product timing, and store support to drive participation at every level
Work cross-functionally with trading card game Leadership, Product, Marketing, and Commercial teams to ensure OP programs are integrated into game design, set lifecycle planning, and go-to-market strategy from the start
Build a lean, high-impact team capable of designing and executing multiple world-class organized play programs as the studio's game portfolio grows
Proven track record of designing and scaling OP programs - from local event structures through premier competitive circuits - with a deep understanding of what drives player participation and retention at each tier
Experience building and managing judge or TO programs, including community development, training systems, and dispute resolution frameworks
Experience working cross-functionally with game design, marketing, and retail teams to integrate OP into broader product and go-to-market planning
Comfort operating in an early-stage environment - defining programs that don't yet exist, making calls with incomplete information, and building infrastructure that can scale

Requirements

8+ years of experience in organized play, competitive gaming operations, or a closely related field, with direct experience at a major trading card game publisher or game company

Compensation

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation.

Benefits

Define and track the metrics that matter for OP health - participation rates, event growth, player retention, and competitive ecosystem balance - and use them to continuously improve
Strong product and commercial instincts: you understand how organized play drives game health, product sell-through, and long-term franchise value

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.
About the Company
Fanatics TCG is a new Seattle-based trading card game studio within the Fanatics

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