Principal Art Designer, Trading Card Game
About The Position
About the Team Fanatics TCG is a new trading card game business, the newest member of the Fanatics Collectibles family. We are here to build the best TCG studio and games in the world. If you have passion, and skill, and if you believe trading card games represent the very best of what games have to offer, please reach out to us. Role Summary The Principal Art Designer is the creative authority responsible for translating the TCG’s visual vision into execution, owning art systems, style guides, and set-level direction while working hands-on with internal teams and external artists.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of professional art direction or illustration experience
- Shipped experience on card games, collectibles, or premium products
- Experience working with external artist pipelines and licensors
- Strong portfolio demonstrating both creative range and consistency
- Strong visual storytelling and composition skills
- Deep knowledge of illustration workflows and print production
- Clear, actionable feedback and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple sets and timelines simultaneously
Responsibilities
- Own and evolve visual style guides and art systems
- Lead art direction for sets, expansions, and major releases
- Provide hands-on art direction to illustrators and external vendors
- Partner closely with Design and Production to ensure cohesive delivery
- Maintain visual consistency while introducing new artistic expressions
- Mentor senior and mid-level artists and art directors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
No Education Listed
