Director, Product

Fanatics, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading collectibles company in Greater London is seeking a Product Director for Formula 1. This senior role involves setting the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for F1 collectibles, while leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product management, particularly in consumer products or sports, along with a passion for motorsport culture. Responsibilities include driving innovation and ensuring alignment with licensing partnerships. This is a full-time position based in the office five days a week.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of product management experience in consumer products or sports.
• Proven experience leading global product teams and managing senior stakeholders.
• Background in developing innovative physical products, particularly collectibles.

Responsibilities

• Define multi-year product vision and strategy for F1 collectibles.
• Lead and mentor product management team.
• Identify emerging trends to shape next generation of collectibles.
• Oversee product development and ensure quality standards.
• Conduct business reviews to showcase performance and future opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Storytelling

Consumer products knowledge

Licensing

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

MBA

Job description

Overview

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Job Description

The Product Director for Formula 1 is a senior leader responsible for setting the long-term product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Fanatics Collectibles' global F1 portfolio across trading cards, stickers, memorabilia, and future product categories. This role leads a high-performing product organization—driving innovation, operational excellence, and cross-functional alignment to deliver world-class collectible experiences for F1 fans worldwide.

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader, a strategic thinker, and an expert storyteller with executive presence and the ability to influence at all levels. They bring deep knowledge of consumer products, licensing, and the global F1 ecosystem, coupled with a passion for motorsport culture. They excel at delivering products on time, unlocking new partnerships, and leveraging the breadth of F1's brand assets to drive growth and fan engagement. This is a full time role, in the designated office 5 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Leadership

• Define and own the multi-year product vision, roadmap, and release strategy for the entire F1 collectibles portfolio.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product managers—raising the bar on product thinking, execution, creativity, and cross-functional partnership.
• Establish a culture of innovation and experimentation, pushing boundaries in materials, technology, formats, and fan experiences.
• Drive organizational alignment around product priorities through clear communication, compelling storytelling, and data-driven decision making.

Innovation & Category Growth

• Identify emerging product, technology, and fan engagement trends to shape the next generation of F1 collectibles.
• Explore new categories and platforms (digital, experiential, premium, global exclusives) that elevate the F1 fan journey.
• Champion the integration of F1 storytelling—drivers, teams, races, history—into product narratives and experiences.
• Leverage Fanatics' broader ecosystem to build cross-category product innovation (apparel, hardgoods, events, etc.).

Licensing, Partnerships & Relationship Management

• Serve as the senior product-facing representative to F1 and its ecosystem (teams, drivers, promoters, agencies).
• Build trust and credibility with executive-level partners; negotiate product rights, approvals, timelines, and innovation opportunities.
• Unlock new partnerships by leveraging existing F1 products and expanding integration across teams, drivers, technology partners, and global markets.
• Ensure all licensing agreements are strategically aligned with product vision, profitability goals, and future category expansion.

Product Development & Operational Excellence

• Oversee all phases of product development, ensuring products are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Partner with manufacturing, design, operations, and supply chain to ensure feasibility, accuracy, and consistency throughout development.
• Guide autograph, relic, and memorabilia strategy—optimizing value, authenticity, and product differentiation.
• Ensure brand guidelines, safety standards, and global compliance requirements are rigorously met.

Go-to-Market, Insights & Performance

• Lead quarterly business reviews and executive presentations showcasing roadmap progress, category performance, and future opportunities.
• Partner with sales, marketing, and e-commerce to maximize revenue, expand distribution, and create compelling product stories.
• Analyze consumer insights, market data, and retailer feedback to inform product decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Track KPIs, forecast demand, and manage product P&L to maximize profitability and long-term sustainable growth.

Required Knowledge & Competencies

• Deep understanding of licensing models, consumer products economics, and global collectible trends.
• Strong familiarity with Formula 1—its fan culture, teams, drivers, season rhythm, and commercial ecosystem.
• Expert-level leadership capabilities, including team management, coaching, and influencing cross-functional partners.
• Executive presence with exceptional presentation skills; able to communicate complex ideas simply and persuasively.
• Ability to think strategically while executing flawlessly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High creativity paired with strong operational discipline and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of product management experience, preferably in consumer products, licensing, entertainment, or sports.
• Proven experience leading product teams and managing senior stakeholders across global organizations.
• Background in developing innovative physical products; collectibles experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field; MBA a plus.
• Passion for the Formula 1 world and global motorsports.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

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About the Team

Fanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, fundamentally changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international professional and college sports. The organization has long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics' trading cards and collectibles business, and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards