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Fanatics · 18 hours ago

Principal Art Designer, Trading Card Games (TCG)

positionSeattle, WA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$110K/yr - $140K/yr
date8+ years exp

Fanatics is a global leader in digital sports, and they are seeking a Principal Art Designer for their new Trading Card Games division. The role involves being the creative authority on visual execution, managing art systems and style guides while collaborating with internal teams and external artists.

eSportsManufacturingRetailSporting GoodsSports
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Responsibilities

Own and evolve visual style guides and art systems
Lead art direction for sets, expansions, and major releases
Provide hands-on art direction to illustrators and external vendors
Partner closely with Design and Production to ensure cohesive delivery
Maintain visual consistency while introducing new artistic expressions
Mentor senior and mid-level artists and art directors

Qualification

Art direction experienceIllustration workflowsVisual storytellingExternal artist managementCreative portfolioCollaboration skillsFeedback skillsTime management

Required

Minimum 8 years of professional art direction or illustration experience
Shipped experience on card games, collectibles, or premium products
Experience working with external artist pipelines and licensors
Strong portfolio demonstrating both creative range and consistency
Strong visual storytelling and composition skills
Deep knowledge of illustration workflows and print production
Clear, actionable feedback and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple sets and timelines simultaneously

Company

Fanatics

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Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.
dateFounded in 2002
location
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.fanaticsinc.com

H1B Sponsorship

Fanatics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$4.9B
Key Investors
Clearlake Capital GroupNational Football LeagueAlameda Research
2022-12-06Private Equity· $700M
2022-03-02Private Equity· $1.5B
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $10M

Leadership Team

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Joseph Bozich
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
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Michael Mahan
CEO

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