Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative 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 over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores.
As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.
JOB SUMMARY:
Organized, detail oriented, and versatile Art Coordinator with excellent communication skills that supports the Production Art Team in processing seasonal line plans. The Art Coordinator populates, maintains, and tracks design-oriented information in various internal product management and data driven systems. This role works closely with the Production Art Supervisor and artists to maintain a timely and efficient execution of product.
Responsibilities:
• Populate, maintain, and track design-oriented data necessary for the execution of art.
• Verifies styles and color on art files with assigned information, checking for accuracy.
• Proofs color comps for trademarks, colors and team logos prior to submitting to our Licensing department.
• Run reports through internal systems on outstanding art needs, revisions, and licensing information for
various product lines and work streams.
• Acts as Liaison with Production art, licensing and cross functional partners.
• Organizing art projects utilizing systems once they are assigned to an artist, keeping file status updated.
• Supports the team by working towards on time deadlines and deliverables
• Ensure art files are output ready and available to meet production schedule requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Associate degree in Arts or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work
experience, 2+ years of experience in retail or wholesale 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.
• Knowledge of illustrator a plus
• Entry-level production art knowledge
• 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