AI Production Designer
Posted 14 Oct 2026
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- Expected experience
- 4+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyFine Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Communication (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties.
At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day - building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The AI Production Designer is a creative, technically skilled, and results-oriented design professional responsible for turning approved concepts and licensed brand assets into accurate, production-ready work at scale across digital and physical products, ecommerce, marketing, and other fan-facing channels. This designer combines advanced Photoshop craft with production discipline and practical fluency using AI-assisted tools, maintaining brand and league integrity while using smart workflows, automation, and AI to increase speed, consistency, and quality. The AI Production Designer delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.
HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT
Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.
Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)
• Collaborate with in-house design, merchandising, product development, marketing, licensing, and production teams to align creative direction with business and brand requirements.
• Share ideas and production recommendations clearly with creative and cross-functional partners, and partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to maintain consistent execution across products, formats, and licensed properties.
• Document templates, production standards, prompting approaches, automation methods, and repeatable workflows so the team can scale output reliably.
Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)
• Translate fan insights, sports culture, licensed identities, and campaign direction into relevant visual executions.
• Protect the integrity of team, league, partner, and Fanatics Commerce brand standards across every asset.
• Adapt designs across products, channels, sizes, colorways, localizations, and platform specifications without losing visual quality.
• Perform detailed quality reviews so fans receive accurate, polished, and consistent creative.