Art Director, Premium Trading Card Game Studio

Fanatics Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics TCG in Seattle is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead day-to-day art direction for our trading card game line. You will translate the studio’s creative vision into concrete briefs for illustrators and concept artists, providing precise feedback to ensure premium, collectible-quality work.

This role partners with Design, Brand, Licensing, and Production to align execution with gameplay and licensor requirements.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional art direction or game art experience, with shipped work on premium physical products, games, or collectibles.
• Experience commissioning art from freelancers or vendors and managing feedback from brief through revisions to final approval.
• Track record of defining or evolving visual identity for an IP, brand, or product line.
• Deep familiarity with illustration pipelines, print production specs, and digital asset delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day art direction for the TCG line, ensuring every card, product, and experience meets a premium, collectible-quality standard
• Translate the Creative Director’s overarching vision into clear briefs, style guides, and reference materials for illustrators and concept artists
• Provide direct creative feedback and revision guidance to internal artists and freelancers throughout the illustration pipeline, from concept through final delivery
• Establish and maintain visual consistency across sets, products, and formats as the TCG line grows
• Partner with Design, Brand, Licensing, and Production to align creative execution with gameplay, brand, and licensor requirements
• Represent art direction in reviews with executive leadership, licensors, and external partners

Skills

Creative direction

Art direction

Communication

Time management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Asset management systems

Job description

Fanatics TCG in Seattle is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead day-to-day art direction for our trading card game line. You will translate the studio’s creative vision into concrete briefs for illustrators and concept artists, providing precise feedback to ensure premium, collectible-quality work.

This role partners with Design, Brand, Licensing, and Production to align execution with gameplay and licensor requirements.