NFL Designer

Graphic Designer II - Topps Digital Trading Cards

Topps is seeking a Designer to join a collaborative and growing Apps team. This role will report to our Art Director but also work closely with the Apps’ Content Team (Producers and Content Product Manager) to develop digital trading cards across major sports licenses including Major League Baseball, as well as entertainment licenses including Star Wars and Marvel. This is a fast-paced Design role where flexibility and multi-tasking is key to support daily releases. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm for innovative ideas, who takes pride in their work and wants to contribute their skills in a truly supportive team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop original designs for digital trading cards that incorporate design direction from the Art Director, editorial direction from the Producers and Content Product Manager (Content Team), and adhere to Licensor guidelines.

• Create digital trading card templates that are organized, easy to use, and optimized for fast, easy production.

• Create ancillary assets such as product images, news headers, etc., as needed.

• Attend Team Meetings and check in frequently with project management tools to stay informed and on-task.

• Strike a balance between speed and quality.

Skills & Competencies:

• Expert in Adobe CC; Photoshop, Illustrator, & Acrobat.

• Proficiency with motion graphics and animation (either in Photoshop, After Effects, or Final Cut Pro) is helpful

• Photo retouching and silhouetting.

• Strong understanding of Layout and Typography foundational skills and trends.

• Strong understanding non-destructive designing / working with Smart Objects.

• Ability to work under pressure, meeting tight deadlines across multiple projects.

• Organized and attentive to detail. Accuracy is paramount.

• 2+ years design experience or equivalent competency.

• Passion for and/or knowledge of brands in the Topps portfolio a PLUS. 

• Passion for and/or deep knowledge of Sports and Entertainment culture a PLUS.

In NYC, the salary range for this position is $70,000- $85,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. In Los Angeles, the salary range for this position is $64,000- $78,000. The listed salary ranges are specific to Los Angeles or NYC 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.
 

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. 

Fanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, fundamentally changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international professional and college sports. The organization has long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics’ trading cards and collectibles business, and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards