Art Director

As an Art Director, Topps Trading Cards at Fanatics Collectibles, you will play a key role in managing a team that develops high-quality visual designs for a portfolio of trading card brands across Sports and Entertainment with a specific focus on speed-to-market and new IP. This is a fast-paced creative role where flexibility, multi-tasking, and team management is key. You will report directly to the Director of Product and work closely with Designers, Product Managers and cross-functional teams to elevate the creative output while contributing to design direction, problem-solving, and workflow improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the creative development of visually compelling trading card products across multiple product lines and initiatives, with an emphasis on speed to market
• Guide and mentor Designers, providing clear creative direction, constructive feedback, and support for professional growth
• Develop expedited process for the creation of production-ready files with a deep understanding of print and digital specifications
• Partner closely with Product Development, Project Management, Production, and Marketing teams to deliver innovative and commercially successful products
• Collaborate with international and cross-regional design partners to align workflows, share creative best practices, and ensure consistency across global product releases
• Drive creative consistency and cohesion across global design teams, fostering strong cross-functional collaboration and alignment on brand and product vision
• Lead concept development and creative reviews, presenting strategic design rationale and incorporating stakeholder feedback effectively
• Balance hands-on creative contribution with team leadership, ensuring projects are executed efficiently while maintaining a high standard of design integrity
• Manage multiple creative priorities simultaneously, helping teams navigate tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and fast-paced production schedules
• Support and improve creative processes, workflows, and asset management systems to enhance collaboration, scalability, and operational efficiency
• Champion innovation by identifying emerging design, sports, pop culture, and collectibles trends to inform creative strategy and product differentiation

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of experience in graphic design, branding, or product design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating creative leadership and visual storytelling
• Proven success leading or mentoring creative teams in a fast-paced environment