Sr Manager, Creative - TCG

Fanatics Collectibles•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 TCG is a new Seattle-based trading card game studio within the Fanatics Collectibles family, founded by industry veterans with a long-term mandate: to build enduring franchises that live across tabletop, digital, community, and culture. We’re looking for the most skilled and passionate talent in the games industry and beyond to help us create the best trading card games in the world. We’re seeking a Sr Manager, Creative with high emotional intelligence, a deep understanding of creative people and process, and a genuine passion for building teams that do the best work of their careers. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the growth, engagement, and day-to-day success of a team of art directors and concept artists — guiding them toward excellence while keeping ambitious production schedules on track. While working closely with the Creative Director and reporting into studio leadership, you’ll help shape the culture, workflow, and output of Fanatic TCG’s art team.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in a creative production, art management, or studio management role within games or a related creative industry
Proven experience managing creatives, with a track record of developing talent and maintaining a healthy team culture
Deep familiarity with art production pipelines, including asset management, review processes, and handoff to downstream teams
Experience coordinating with external freelancers and creative vendors across multiple concurrent projects
High EQ and strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build trust, resolve conflict, and keep teams motivated through the pressures of production
Excellent organizational and project management skills: able to track many moving parts simultaneously without dropping the ball
Clear, direct communicator who can translate between creative and operational contexts with ease
Solid creative sensibility: enough taste and context to give meaningful feedback and flag quality issues, even when not the final decision-maker
Proficiency with project management tools and asset management systems
Highly adaptable and calm under pressure, with the ability to re-prioritize quickly as needs evolve

Nice To Haves

Background in or strong familiarity with the trading card, tabletop games, or collectibles space is a plus
Experience working in an early-stage or fast-moving studio environment is highly valued

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of the creative team, including scheduling, workload distribution, and resource planning across active projects
Directly manage a team of art directors and concept artists — running 1:1s, supporting career development, and ensuring every team member has what they need to do their best work
Collaborate with the Creative Director and product leadership to align on creative vision, translating it into actionable briefs, clear timelines, and well-scoped deliverables
Partner with the Director of Card Production to build and support the art production pipeline, from brief through final delivery
Standardize the way your team works with external freelancers and art vendors, managing contracts, deadlines, and proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks
Maintain team tools, asset management systems, and production workflows, continuously improving efficiency and consistency
Act as a liaison between the creative team and cross-functional partners in game design, product, and marketing