Fanatics is hiring: Mitchell & Ness - Graphic Designer in Philadelphia

Job Description

At Fanatics Commerce, we're more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise - we're a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, we're Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

Job Overview

Creative, passionate and driven Graphic Designer that utilizes a strong sense of brand identity, color, graphic design, and basic production art techniques to create professional designs and develop seasonal sports apparel assortments. The Designer will partner with other in-house design teams to maintain Corporate Branding and season creative direction that enhance individual Leagues through visual storytelling. This person needs to be results-oriented, team player with a passion for sports.

How you will make an impact:

• Responsible for creating apparel graphics for our licensed sports business and for the build out of master art files, inclusive of licensing sheet which includes size based on specs, decoration for building of materials (BOM), call outs on full size art, appropriate branding, and the addition of copyrights (& rules) as needed
• Assist in the development and maintenance of presentation decks, collection boards, supporting brand and league systems administration
• Creation of non-calendared special art request graphic concepts
• Local trend shopping, reference and research and development for multiple apparel embellishment techniques, including: screen print, heat transfers and appliques, embroidery, etc.
• Application of Intermediate-level typography skills for font research, development, and implementation in apparel graphics
• Maintain an active understanding of trends in sports apparel and sports / pop culture, consumer insights, new business opportunities, and competitors in the market to influence design aesthetic and strategy through the development of mood, trend, and ideation boards
• Confidently share fresh perspectives that will enhance creativity and promote new ideas through written and verbal communications to internal partners

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in Arts or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in retail, Licensing, or Sports related experience a plus.
• (REQUIRED) Must provide a strong professional portfolio showcasing a wide range of design 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.
• Intermediate level knowledge using Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Intermediate skills in typography
• Demonstrate intermediate-level knowledge of color theory, composition, and concept development, adhering to brand guidelines
• Entry-level production art knowledge
• Familiarity working within project management systems
• Intermediate level use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; should be able to deliver ideas and decisions in a professional manner
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be able to work effectively and cross-functionally across all teams and departments
• 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
• Occasional travel possible