Chief Trading Card Games Franchise Leader

Fanatics Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics TCG in Seattle seeks an executive leader to own the creative vision and franchise roadmap for a flagship trading card game. You will unite design, production, and commercial teams to shape a durable, player-centered franchise and ensure sustained growth across physical and digital products.

You will guide multi-year plans, manage risk, and communicate a clear case for investment to Fanatics leadership while engaging with players and partners across the hobby ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in games, including leading a title/franchise as an Executive Producer/Studio Head/GM or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ownership of a shipped and sustained game.
• Deep craft credibility with creative and design leaders; able to argue design problems vs preferences.
• Track record of shipping on a recurring cadence (live service, seasonal, set-based).
• Comfort operating in white space; defining boundaries and making calls with incomplete information.
• Respect for players as a core operating value, advocating for long-term health over short-term gains.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management across creative, commercial, and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own the creative and product vision for a game franchise, from core design to long-range roadmap.
• Serve as final decision-maker on what ships, balancing creative ambition, player experience, and KPIs.
• Own the franchise development plan with multi-year pipelines, milestones, and resourcing.
• Collaborate with product, print operations, and commercial leadership on rarity, product configuration, and manufacturing constraints.
• Share accountability for franchise commercial performance with finance leadership and forecasting.
• Partner with the VP of Publishing on launch strategy, live support, and organized play.
• Represent the franchise to Fanatics leadership with clear articulation of vision, risk, and investment case.
• Act as a public voice for the game with players, retail partners, creators, and the hobby ecosystem.

Skills

Executive leadership

Franchise ownership

Live service shipping

Creative/design leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Industry knowledge

Job description

Fanatics TCG in Seattle seeks an executive leader to own the creative vision and franchise roadmap for a flagship trading card game. You will unite design, production, and commercial teams to shape a durable, player-centered franchise and ensure sustained growth across physical and digital products.

You will guide multi-year plans, manage risk, and communicate a clear case for investment to Fanatics leadership while engaging with players and partners across the hobby ecosystem.