Sr Graphic Designer- Nike Job at Fanatics in Tampa

Overview Creative, passionate and driven Sr. 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, a team player with a passion for sports. Role Details At Fanatics Commerce, 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, Obsessed with Fans, a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and 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. Responsibilities Responsible for creating apparel graphics for our licensed sports business. Lead efforts in designing against seasonal creative stories within the assortment. Development and maintenance of presentation decks and collection boards. Creation of non-calendared special art concepts, programs, and presentations. Local trend shopping, reference and research for multiple apparel embellishment techniques, including: screen print, heat transfers and appliques, embroidery, etc. Apply intermediate to advanced 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 to influence design aesthetic and strategy through mood, trend, and ideation boards. Influence the design team by sharing fresh perspectives that enhance creativity and promote new ideas through written and verbal communications with internal partners. What You Bring To The Team Bachelor’s degree in Arts or related field or equivalent experience. 6+ years of professional graphic design experience. Licensing or sports-related experience is a plus. (REQUIRED) 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. Positive and professional attitude toward team, vendors, and clients. Advanced proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Intermediate to advanced typography skills. Strong knowledge of color theory, composition, and concept development in line with brand guidelines and seasonal stories. Knowledge of production art processes and printing/production methods (Import and Domestic). Familiarity with project management systems. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present ideas and decisions professionally. Detail-oriented and able to work effectively across all teams and departments. Ability to manage projects individually or as part of a team; results-driven and solutions-focused. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Sports fan a plus. Where You’ll Work And What’s Required Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for partner meetings, events, and related activities. What’s In It For You Culture: Join a team with top-tier talent, collaboration, and ongoing development, aimed at relentlessly enhancing the fan experience. Benefits: Health, financial, legal, and development assistance, wellness programs, paid maternity/paternity leave, infertility treatment support, flexible time off, and a competitive 401k. About Us 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 partners by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming. Our team of 22,000+ employees is committed to enhancing the fan experience and delighting fans globally. #J-18808-Ljbffr