Associate, Product Architecture

Fanatics Collectibles•New York, NY

1d•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an Associate– Product Architecture to help shape the product vision and roadmap across Fanatics Collectibles’ trading card portfolio. This role is at the intersection of Strategy and Product Development and is part of a high-performing team – driving brand consistency, product optimization, and cross-functional alignment to deliver best-in-class trading card products and collector experiences. This is a high-impact role for a detail-oriented, analytical operator who knows how to use data-driven insights to lay the groundwork to build the best products across the Topps portfolio. The ideal candidate has strong strategic and analytical capabilities and work cross-functionally across different teams within the organization. They bring deep knowledge of trading cards, consumer products, and collector engagement, paired with a passion for building the best-in-class products and experiences.

Requirements

2-5 years of experience in Product Development, Product Management, Business Analytics, Management Consulting or Strategic Ops
High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, BI), AI tools (Claud, Chat GPT, etc.) and comfort learning new internal technology tools.
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Proven experience working cross-functionally across different teams, managing senior stakeholders across global organizations, and delivering executive-level presentations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
Background in developing innovative physical products; trading card or collectibles experience strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field
Passion for trading cards, collectibles, and fan culture.

Responsibilities

Supporting the build of trading card products across the Topps portfolio
Work closely with the Product Strategy, Creative, and Product Development teams to deliver the highest quality of product deliverables including product blueprints using internal tools and systems
Be a champion of Brand standardization and consistency across a broad portfolio
Work with the Product Strategy team to analyze collector insights, market data, retailer feedback, and industry trends to inform product decisions and drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate closely with the Product Strategy team to contribute to review brand performance, collector insights, insert ecosystems, and innovation opportunities for the upcoming year