Graphic Designer II- Nike

Fanatics • Tampa, FL

9h

About The Position

At Fanatics Commerce, we are a leader in licensed sports merchandise, driven by a passion for fans and a commitment to innovation, guided by BOLD Leadership principles: Build Championship Teams, Obsessed with Fans, Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Determined and Relentless Mindset. We seek a creative, passionate, and driven Graphic Designer to utilize a strong sense of brand identity, color, graphic design, and basic production art techniques. This role involves creating professional designs and developing seasonal sports apparel assortments. The Designer will collaborate with other in-house design teams to maintain Corporate Branding and seasonal creative direction, enhancing individual Leagues through visual storytelling. The ideal candidate is results-oriented, a team player, and passionate about sports. Fanatics is a global digital sports platform, igniting passions of sports fans by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming. The platform allows fans to buy licensed gear, collect physical and digital trading cards, and engage in sports betting. Fanatics boasts a database of over 100 million global sports fans, a network of approximately 900 sports properties, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and over 2,000 retail locations. With more than 22,000 employees, Fanatics is dedicated to enhancing the fan experience. Fanatics Commerce specifically designs, manufactures, and sells licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods, operating a vertically-integrated platform with extensive partnerships globally, including major leagues, teams, colleges, and associations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Arts or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
• 4+ years of professional graphic design experience.
• Must provide a 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.
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude towards team, vendors, and clients.
• Advanced level knowledge using Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Intermediate to advanced skills in typography
• Demonstrate advanced-level knowledge of color theory, composition, and concept development, adhering to brand guidelines and seasonal creative stories.
• Knowledge of production art processes, printing and production processes both Import and Domestic.
• Familiarity working within project management systems
• Intermediate level use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Licensing or Sports related experience a plus.
• Sports fan a plus

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 request graphic concepts, programs, and presentations.
• Local trend shopping, reference and research and development for multiple apparel embellishment techniques, including: screen print, heat transfers and appliques, embroidery, etc.
• Application of Intermediate to Advanced-level 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 in the market to influence design aesthetic and strategy through the development of mood, trend, and ideation boards
• Confidently influence the design team by sharing fresh perspectives that will enhance creativity and promote new ideas through written and verbal communications to internal partners

Benefits

• Culture: Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you’ll be empowered to help shape a our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.
• We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment.
• Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future. At Fanatics, we’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees