Original Art Coordinator

Fanatics Collectibles • San Diego, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an Artist Partnerships Coordinator, Original Art to support the execution and growth of the Original Art Program. This role is responsible for managing artist partnerships and commissioned artwork across multiple programs, ensuring alignment with brand direction and program needs. The coordinator serves as a key liaison between Fanatics Collectibles, licensors, and artists, supporting the development of art direction and guiding execution through artist engagement. This role oversees artist participation from onboarding through delivery readiness and collaborates cross functionally with Product Development, Licensing, Legal, Accounts Payable, and Vendor Support to ensure program success. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong artistic judgment alongside organizational and project management capabilities to effectively manage creative partnerships within a structured business environment.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a related field such as art coordination, creative project management, artist relations, design, or entertainment / sports licensing environments.
• Solid understanding of art fundamentals, including color theory, artistic mediums, style development, and composition, with the ability to evaluate artistic fit for brand and program needs.
• Passion for collectibles, storytelling, and visual culture across entertainment and sports.
• Knowledgeable about film, comic books, the entertainment industry, pop culture, and sports.
• Proven ability to manage multiple artists and timelines in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Able to work cross functionally across creative and business teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging effectively with artists and internal stakeholders.
• Skilled in handling and maintaining sensitive data with confidentiality.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and familiar with digital illustration platforms such as Procreate or similar tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint) with experience using Airtable, Formstack, or similar platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Art, Illustration, Design, or related creative field.

Responsibilities

• Manage original art across multiple programs from artist engagement through delivery readiness.
• Serve as liaison between Fanatics Collectibles, licensors, and artists to ensure alignment on creative expectations.
• Curate and engage artists whose style and strengths align with brand and program needs.
• Develop art direction for programs and ensure alignment throughout artist execution.
• Own artist partnerships and manage their participation across assignments, timelines, and artwork progress.
• Coordinate artist onboarding, contracting, and payment readiness in collaboration with Legal, Accounts Payable, and Vendor Support.
• Represent Fanatics Collectibles at industry events as needed to identify and engage prospective artists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level