Graphic Designer II

Fanatics Commerce; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Collectibles in London is seeking a full-time Graphic Designer to create new product designs for licensed trading cards and collectibles. You will use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, applying typography, layout and colour theory to build strong brands.

Collaboration with art directors, meeting briefs and schedules is essential. Requirements include 3+ years’ experience and a graphic design degree; knowledge of print processes a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be creative, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
• Familiar with print design and prepress workflows.
• Able to multitask, handle multiple priorities and drive results through time and project management.
• A strong collaborator in possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• At least 3 years’ professional/commercial/brand experience
• Degree level in graphic design (Bachelor’s preferred)

Responsibilities

• Create new product designs for the company’s expansive portfolio of licensed trading cards and collectibles.
• Generate and manipulate graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Display an expert understanding of layout, typography, and colour theory.
• Skilfully incorporate direction from art directors and senior designers into finished design work.
• Ensure that creative deliverables support the project briefs and are completed on schedule.
• Make certain that creative output adheres to brand style guides and requirements.
• International projects – Knowledge of Spanish, Italian, German or French languages is an advantage.

Skills

Creative design

Team collaboration

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

About Us

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 properties, 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. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About the Team

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 properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Role Summary

Graphic Designers at Fanatics Collectibles are creating new and notable collectiblesdaily, employing a graphic artist’s tool kit and leveraging industry-standard software tocreate original trading cards designs that build brands and excite consumers. This is afull-time role, in the designated office 5 days per week.

Key responsibilities:

• Create new product designs for the company’s expansive portfolio of licensed trading cards and collectibles.
• Generate and manipulate graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Display an expert understanding of layout, typography, and colour theory.
• Skilfully incorporate direction from art directors and senior designers into finished design work.
• Ensure that creative deliverables support the project briefs and are completed on schedule.
• Make certain that creative output adheres to brand style guides and requirements.
• International projects – Knowledge of Spanish, Italian, German or French languages is an advantage.

Required Skills, Experience and Competencies:

• Must be creative, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud apps.
• Familiar with print design and prepress workflows.
• Able to multitask, handle multiple priorities and drive results through time and project management.
• A strong collaborator in possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• At least 3 years’ professional/commercial/brand experience
• Degree level in graphic design (Bachelor’s preferred)

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

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.

Subject to applicable laws, Fanatics Collectibles may choose to run a background check.