Production Artist

As the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, Fanatics is changing the way fans purchase their favorite team merchandise by partnering with top leagues, clubs and soccer brands worldwide to offer the largest collection of timeless and timely gear from every pro and college team online, on your phone, in stadiums or on-site at the world’s biggest sporting events. A top 50 Internet Retailer Company, Fanatics comprises the broadest online assortment by offering hundreds of thousands of officially licensed items via its Fanatics (www.fanatics.com), FansEdge (www.fansedge.com) and Kitbag (www.kitbag.com) brands, as well as the largest selection of sports collectibles and memorabilia through Fanatics Authentic (www.fanaticsauthentic.com). A multi-channel company, Fanatics operates more than 300 online and offline stores, including the e-commerce business for all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA), major media brands (NBC Sports, CBS Sports, FOX Sports) and more than 200 collegiate and professional team properties, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs (Manchester United, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester City). The company’s in-venue and event retail portfolio includes the NBA, NHL, NASCAR, Wimbledon, Kentucky Derby, The Ryder Cup, Manchester City, Texas Longhorns, Pittsburgh Pirates and New Jersey Devils, allowing fans to experience a seamless shopping experience across online, mobile and physical store locations.

Primary Purpose

To replicate compelling template-based artwork for memorabilia for our sports and entertainment brands. Please note: NO RESUME WILL BE REVIEWED UNLESS THERE IS A LINK TO YOUR ONLINE PORTFOLIO.

Duties and Responsibilities

The production artist will be responsible for replicating template-based designs while having high attention to detail to make sure that all brand guidelines are met and accurate. This position will also work with the graphic designer to gain knowledge about processes and conceptual thinking.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience Requirements

Qualifications include:
Education- Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent

Specialized knowledge- Must be able to work on a Mac or PC. Must have proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign along with Microsoft applications.

Skills- Excellent verbal and written skills, effectively communicate with internal brand managers regarding products and concepts.

Must be able to meet constant deadlines and time constraints, proven ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude, able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision

Knowledge of design elements is vital; artistic ability and creativity are essential.

Sports knowledge is advantageous

Present finalized ideas, designs and concepts to various departments

This is an entry level position

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.