Graphic Designer

Fanatics

Philadelphia, PA

Full Time

Mid Level

26 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Graphic Designer is responsible for creating apparel graphics for a licensed sports business, including building master art files, ensuring proper branding, licensing, and decoration details. The role involves supporting brand and league systems, developing special graphic concepts, researching apparel embellishment techniques, and staying informed on sports and pop culture trends to influence design strategy. The position requires a creative individual with strong technical skills and the ability to communicate ideas effectively within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for creating apparel graphics for our licensed sports business and for the build out of master art files, inclusive of licensing sheet which includes size based on specs, decoration for building of materials (BOM), call outs on full size art, appropriate branding, and the addition of copyrights (& rules) as needed
Assist in the development and maintenance of presentation decks, collection boards, supporting brand and league systems administration
Create non-calendared special art request graphic concepts
Conduct local trend shopping, reference, and research and development for multiple apparel embellishment techniques, including screen print, heat transfers, appliques, embroidery, etc.
Apply intermediate-level typography skills for font research, development, and implementation in apparel graphics
Maintain an active understanding of trends in sports apparel and sports / pop culture, consumer insights, new business opportunities, and competitors to influence design aesthetic and strategy through mood, trend, and ideation boards
Share fresh perspectives that enhance creativity and promote new ideas through written and verbal communication with internal partners

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Arts or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience
2+ years of experience in retail, licensing, or sports-related fields is a plus
Must provide a strong professional portfolio showcasing a wide range of design skills/abilities
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload, adapt to change, and maintain composure under pressure
Maintains a positive and professional attitude towards team, vendors, and clients
Intermediate knowledge of using Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
Intermediate skills in typography
Knowledge of color theory, composition, and concept development, adhering to brand guidelines
Entry-level production art knowledge
Familiarity with project management systems
Intermediate use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented
Ability to work effectively across teams and departments
Project management skills, individually or as part of a team
Results-driven and solutions-focused
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Sports fan a plus
Occasional travel possible