Sr. Graphic Designer (Sports & Brand)

Fanatics•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Fanatics — Global leader in licensed sports merch, collectibles & fan culture Fanatics is rewriting what it means to be a modern brand in sports. Across licensed apparel, athlete collaborations, collectibles, live events, and global fan experiences, we're building a world where creativity drives the business — and we're looking for a Senior Graphic Designer who can bring world-class craft, taste, and creative ambition to everything we make, from big brand campaigns to YouTube show packages. This is a role for someone energized by being the force behind beautifully made, high-impact design.

Requirements

A craft-obsessed designer with taste, range, and the instinct to push ideas into something iconic.
Minimum of 6 years of experience designing for brand, advertising, content, fashion, or entertainment.
A typography and color nerd - with a mastery of both that's demonstrated across your portfolio.
Skill in image creation and manipulation - both in retouching and illustration, with the ability to switch mediums as needed.
Extremely strong aesthetic instincts; with a diverse portfolio to prove it.
Comfortable working as a one-person design team, owning everything from visual concept to final delivery.
Expert across Adobe Creative Suite.
Fluent in using AI tools as part of your creative workflow.
A genuine passion for sports — and a portfolio that reflects it.
A problem-solver who can translate loose ideas into fully formed, beautifully executed design.

Nice To Haves

Recommended Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. fine arts, graphic design).
Knowledge of, and passion for AI creative tools
Industry recognized / Awarded work

Responsibilities

Build complete campaign look-and-feels, identity systems, and ownable aesthetics that set the tone for Fanatics in key sports culture moments.
Create full identity packages for Fanatics Originals (YouTube series) — title treatments, type systems, show branding, GFX packages, and more.
Serve as the team's typographic and color master — shaping design hierarchy, rhythm, nuance, and personality through type and color across multimedia projects.
Illustrate, retouch, composite, and craft — moving seamlessly between styles depending on the brief.
Concept ideas visually and translate rough thinking into clear, premium design.
Use leading AI tools to accelerate exploration, develop references, and expand creative possibilities.
Execute across social, digital, OOH, editorial, motion/film and brand systems — whatever the moment demands.
Work closely with creative directors, writers, producers, and editors to deliver work that looks incredible and moves the brand forward.
Oversee the design output across the broader creative team, providing guidance, critique, and direction to ensure every output meets a high craft bar.
Mentor junior and mid-level designers — helping them grow their skills, sharpen their taste, and level up their creative instincts.