Senior Art Director, Trading Card Games (TCG)

About The Team Fanatics TCG is a new trading card game business, the newest member of the Fanatics Collectibles family. We are here to build the best TCG studio and games in the world. We are looking for individuals with passion, skill, and belief in trading card games. If you share these values, please reach out to us. Role Summary The Principal Art Designer is the creative authority responsible for translating the TCG’s visual vision into execution, owning art systems, style guides, and set-level direction while working hands‑on with internal teams and external artists. Responsibilities Own and evolve visual style guides and art systems Lead art direction for sets, expansions, and major releases Provide hands‑on art direction to illustrators and external vendors Partner closely with Design and Production to ensure cohesive delivery Maintain visual consistency while introducing new artistic expressions Mentor senior and mid‑level artists and art directors Qualifications & Experience Minimum 8 years of professional art direction or illustration experience Shipped experience on card games, collectibles, or premium products Experience working with external artist pipelines and licensors Strong portfolio demonstrating both creative range and consistency Skills & Abilities Strong visual storytelling and composition skills Deep knowledge of illustration workflows and print production Clear, actionable feedback and collaboration skills Ability to manage multiple sets and timelines simultaneously Location & Compensation To support collaboration, the successful candidate is expected to be onsite in‑office five days per week. The salary range for this position is $110,000–$140,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short‑term or long‑term incentive compensation. Base pay is determined as part of a final compensation package and considers factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr