JOB SUMMARY:

The successful athlete will be organized, detail oriented, and versatile with excellent communication skills.  Illustrator and Photoshop skills necessary to ensure graphic design integrity and maintain product quality.  Will work with customer supplied art as well as original Concept Art created in-house. Responsible for gaining knowledge about processes, technical and conceptual thinking in order to manipulate art as needed to compensate for any production methods to insure design integrity. Will develop skills in brand identity, color, and graphic design techniques to support creation of conceptual and original design.  This is a fast paced, exciting work environment where you will work with a passionate team, producing quality production ready files.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for creating computer generated and/or full color graphics output that can be processed or layer separated through internal technology.
• Builds out technical graphics to support innovative machines and changes to processes, that detail specific template attributes necessary for replication (i.e. font size, position and layout, color, abbreviations).
• Creates art files and proofs for internal or external customer.
• Must maintain the aesthetic integrity of replicated fonts and detailed graphics for our licensed partners
• Responsible for color matching product across multiple product categories
• Able to propose process refinements whenever opportunity arises
• Mentors’ production art associates
• Assist Supervisor & Managers with flex assignments as needed.
• Treats others with respect and conducts themselves in a positive and inclusive manner daily. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

  EDUCATIONAL & Experience REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate or its equivalent.
• Illustrator and Photoshop proficiency to ensure graphic design integrity
• Digital work experience in the art field a plus.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload, adapt to change, and maintain composure under pressure. 
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude towards team, vendors, and clients.
• Functional computer skills
• Familiarity with Pantone Matching System
• Entry-level production art knowledge
• Must be detail oriented
• Can manage projects individually or as a part of a team.
• Results driven and solutions focused
• Ability to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment
• Sports fan a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to learn and apply accurate PMS Color matching knowledge and distinguish between similar shades of color
• Ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time
• Ability to utilize a computer continuously
• Ability to sit continuously

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office environment

The compensation rate is $18/hour which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. 

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 Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

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).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:
· Build Championship Teams
· Obsessed with Fans
· Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
· Determined and Relentless Mindset