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Senior Art Director, Trading Card Game

Fanatics CollectiblesSeattle🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

Shape the future of a rapidly growing collectibles business by leading creative strategy for a premier trading card game, offering a unique opportunity to blend your passion for sports with innovative art direction. You'll thrive in this role if you're a visionary leader with a talent for inspiring teams and driving impactful visual storytelling within a dynamic, high-growth environment. Join a respected industry leader and make your mark on the world of sports collectibles.

Quick overview

Salary$123.0k - $154.1k/yr
SeniorityLeader
Work modeHybrid
LocationSeattle, United States

Job description

About Us

Fanatics is a leading global sports platform redefining how fans connect with the teams, players and moments they love. Our businesses — Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, Fanatics Betting & Gaming, Fanatics Events, Fanatics Advertising, Fanatics Markets and Fanatics Studios — maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally and create a one-stop experience that allows fans to buy, bet, collect, and earn, while engaging with sports in deeper, more immersive ways. This includes licensed fan gear and lifestyle products, sportsbook and iGaming, physical and digital trading cards, live events, premium sports entertainment content, credit card offerings and more. Together, they form a powerful, integrated ecosystem — connected by the Fanatics ONE loyalty program and FanCash, the currency of sport — delivering personalized experiences to over 100 million fans worldwide. Fanatics holds partnerships with over 900 sports properties, from professional leagues and players’ associations to teams, colleges and retail partners; over 7,000 athletes and celebrities; and over 2,000 retail locations, including all Lids stores. Backed by a team of more than 22,000 employees, Fanatics is committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience.

About the Company

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.

About the Team

Fanatics Trading Card Game (TCG) is a new Seattle-based trading card game studio within the Fanatics Collectibles family, founded by industry veterans with a long-term mandate: to build enduring franchises that live across tabletop, digital, community, and culture. We're looking for the most skilled and passionate talent in the games industry and beyond to help us create the best trading card games in the world.

Role Summary

The Senior Art Director is the creative authority responsible for translating the TCG’s visual vision into execution, owning art systems, style guides, and set-level direction while working hands-on with internal teams and external artists.

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

Qualifications & Experience

  • 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

Skills & Abilities

  • 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

Location & Compensation

Achieving our goals requires strong collaboration and partnership between our teams and internal stakeholders. To best support this, the person who accepts this role is expected to be onsite, in our Seattle office five days per week.

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The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to Seattle and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Seattle Salary Range
$123,050—$154,100 USD

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