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Concept Artist - Trading Card Game

Fanatics Collectibles · Seattle, WA, USA ·

Pay:
85.000 - 120.000
Job type:
Full Time

About the Company
Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world‑class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next‑generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Concept Artist — Fanatics TCG
Fanatics Collectibles is building the next generation of trading card games. The Fanatics TCG studio is creating original worlds designed to live for decades — expressed through gameplay, art, story, and collectible objects. Our ambition is to build franchises that are not only widely played, but deeply loved.

We are seeking a

Concept Artist

to help define the visual identity of these worlds from the ground up. This is a role for an artist who wants to help

invent worlds

— to establish the look, tone, and emotional resonance of new universes, and to create imagery that becomes foundational to a franchise.

What You’ll Do
Define the Visual Identity of New Worlds

Create concept art that establishes the

tone, mood, and visual language

of new TCG franchises.

Explore and iterate on visual directions that define

what makes a world distinct, memorable, and ownable .

Contribute to the creation of

iconic characters, factions, creatures, and environments .

Create Work That Shapes a Franchise

Develop imagery that becomes

foundational reference for the entire art pipeline .

Help establish the visual standards that guide internal teams and external artists.

Create work that is not only functional, but

evocative, inspiring, and collectible in its own right .

Collaborate at the Earliest Stages of Creation

Partner with Creative and Design leadership during

ideation and worldbuilding .

Engage in creative exploration — pushing beyond the first idea to find the

most interesting one .

Rapid prototyping – be able to switch into rough sketch and concept work when needed.

Elevate Taste and Craft

Bring a strong artistic point of view and contribute to the studio’s overall

creative bar .

Help shape the visual culture of the team through feedback, references, and collaboration.

Continuously refine work toward

clarity, originality, and emotional impact .

What You Bring

A portfolio that demonstrates

exceptional taste, craft, and originality .

Strength in one or more areas such as

character design, creature design, or environment design , with the ability to contribute broadly.

Deep understanding of

composition, lighting, color, and visual storytelling .

Ability to explore multiple directions and converge on

clear, compelling solutions .

Strong collaboration skills and comfort working in

early‑stage, ambiguous creative spaces .

A genuine passion for

fantasy, sci‑fi, games, and worldbuilding .

Preferred Qualifications

Experience contributing to the development of

original IP or franchise worlds .

Background in

games, film, publishing, or other visual storytelling mediums .

Familiarity with how concept art translates into

final production pipelines .

Experience collaborating with or guiding

external artists and partners .

Why Join Fanatics TCG
Fanatics Collectibles is building the future of fandom.

The Fanatics TCG studio is a rare opportunity to create new worlds at scale — worlds that will be expressed through millions of physical objects, shared across global communities, and evolved over many years.

As a Concept Artist, your work will help define the foundation of these worlds — shaping the images that players and collectors return to again and again.

If you want to build something enduring, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Employment Opportunity
As set forth in Fanatics Collectibles’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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