Design Director, Fanatics Betting & Gaming

Design Director, Fanatics Betting & Gaming 

As a Design Director at Fanatic Betting & Gaming (FBG), you are responsible for overseeing and leading touch points for the Creative Studio team. As a Design lead, the ideal candidate has impressive experience leading design teams and building brands in early stages. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of emerging digital assets and crypto exchanges. Reporting into the VP Creative, the Director will play an integral role on the Creative Studio team as well as the broader FBG Marketing department. 

Responsibilities

• Own touchpoints from a design perspective, driving fan engagement and overall loyalty
• Run multiple creative work streams and competing priorities in an efficient and organized manner 
• Partner with external vendors and agencies for creative studio needs
• Act as the lead resource and point of contact for the business.
• Provide executive deck design and creative direction
• Help bring the brand FBG to life in all touch points
• Build a culture rooted in strong design principles, focused on delivering the best work in a timely, efficient manner 
• Lead, inspire, and manage a design team, providing mentorship and professional development to ensure team growth and success
• Foster an environment of inclusivity and build a culture of accountability 

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Design or related field
• 10+ years design experience, 3+ years managing a team or an agency
• Deep understanding of emerging digital assets, crypto exchanges and marketplaces is required with previous experience in the digital assets / crypto marketplaces being preferred.
• Expert knowledge of design software (Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) and familiarity with motion graphics and video editing tools is a plus
• Experience in the sports or entertainment industries preferred with gaming industry experience a plus 
• A proven track record of decision making and problem solving based on strong design fundamentals
• Proven ability to work effectively cross-functionally within FBG and the larger Fanatics organization
• Open to regular travel to events and other Fanatics offices for various offsite and team meetings

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. 

Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty-two retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver, Leeds and Dublin.