Senior Creative Technologist

Fanatics Collectibles • Los Angeles, CA

8h • Remote

About The Position

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering 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 approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Fanatics Collect is redefining what it means to experience collecting. As a Senior Creative Technologist (TP4), you will bring these experiences to life through real-time visuals, animation systems, and rendering pipelines. You’ll work hands-on across design and engineering to create immersive, high-quality interactions that define our platform. This is a highly execution-focused role with strong ownership over the visual experience layer.

Requirements

• ~5–8 years of experience in creative technology, interactive development, or real-time graphics
• Strong experience with Three.js, WebGL, or similar frameworks
• Deep understanding of GLSL shaders, lighting, and materials
• Experience building real-time VFX and animation systems
• Strong grasp of 3D asset pipelines and runtime optimization
• Ability to balance creative vision with technical constraints

Nice To Haves

• Background in gaming, immersive media, or interactive experiences is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own the implementation of real-time visual experiences using WebGL frameworks (e.g., Three.js)
• Build and refine custom GLSL shaders that define look and feel
• Create real-time VFX, particle systems, and animations
• Ensure assets, materials, rigs, and animations perform correctly at runtime
• Fine-tune timing, responsiveness, and interaction quality (e.g., card reveal moments)
• Partner closely with engineering to balance visual fidelity and performance
• Contribute to a scalable asset pipeline and visual system
• Rapidly prototype and iterate on new creative concepts and features

Benefits

• This role directly shapes the core collector experience — the “wow” moment that differentiates Fanatics in a competitive market. Bringing this capability in-house enables faster iteration and richer, more engaging products.
• For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed