Graphic Designer

Role Purpose

The Graphic Designer I will be responsible for replicating template-based designs with high attention to detail to ensure that all brand guidelines are met and accurate. Advanced Data, Graphic and Font replication experience needed to maintain aesthetic for Sports licensed business groups. Illustrator and Photoshop skills necessary to ensure graphic design integrity and maintain product quality. This position will also work with the cross functional internal partners such as: merchandising, graphic design, product development, Tampa Production Art, Imaging Team and Operations. Responsible for gaining knowledge about processes and technical thinking. This is a fast paced, exciting work environment where you will work with a passionate team, producing quality graphic apparel for the fans!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Roll-out designs across Fanatics' license partners and create overviews for partner & buyer presentations, handing these over to the production art team when needed
• Managing the graphics adopted for the international market from the US market – including requesting art from the US team, adapting graphics, finalising license submit sheets and setting up artwork.
• Support Creative for the build out of licensing sheets and work in collaboration with the Licensing Team to submit for partner approvals.
• Executes decoration changes involving any size or technique change, which may require the revision and reposting of updated vendor files
• Supports and partners with internal creative department to replicate apparel design templates in line with league or branded needs, with intermediate supervision.
• Responsible for creating computer generated and/or full color graphics output that can be processed or layer separated through internal technology for apparel, jersey, and headwear products. Turning concepts into print – buy ready deliverables while understanding the full production process.
• Gaining technical knowledge of graphic setups, application type graphic preparation, typography, color matching, application processes that are industry known is necessary for success.
• Builds out technical graphics to support innovative machines and changes to processes, that detail specific template attributes necessary for replication.
• Must maintain the aesthetic integrity of replicated fonts and detailed graphics for our licensed partners
• Responsible for color matching product across multiple product categories
• Assist Creative Team & Design Managers with flex assignments as needed
• Works on a variety of assignments on an as-needed basis
• Maintains records, documents, and other files.
• Maintains archive of images, photos and previous work products.
• Assisting Designers on art setup of vendor/supplier art files working to AI, PDF, PSD & PNG formats
• Able to accurately call-out any conflicting data on art files & systems such as items ID (graphic codes), decoration types & colours.

Educational Requirements:

• Associates degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience that equals 3 to 5 years of experience in Apparel, Licensing or Sports related experience
• Can provide a strong professional portfolio showcasing a wide range of skills/abilities

Knowledge, Skill & Ability:

• Must have intermediate to advanced level experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Functional computer skills and familiarity with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Familiarity with Pantone Matching System
• Understanding fonts, typefaces, and ability to cross reference, match, and replicate. Graphic and font replication experience needed to maintain aesthetic for licensed business groups
• Demonstrate some apparel embellishment knowledge
• Ability to thrive and deliver results in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Works well collaboratively with a team as well as individually
• Sports fan, a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity and inclusivity at Fanatics. Our commitment to inclusion drives us forward every day; across all races, gender, gender identities, age, sexual orientation, religion & spiritual beliefs, neurodiversity, disability and all identities of our people both current and future. If you have any requirement(s) for reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact us.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).