Senior Concept Artist - TCG

About Us 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. About the Team 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. Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking a Senior Concept Artist to help define the visual identity of Fanatics TCG’s original worlds from the ground up. You’ll create concept art that establishes the tone, mood, and visual language of new franchises — imagery that becomes foundational reference for the entire art pipeline. You bring exceptional craft, a strong point of view, and enough experience to guide visual direction independently, mentoring other artists along the way. Responsibilities Create concept art that establishes the tone, mood, and visual language of new TCG franchises, from characters and creatures to environments and key art Develop imagery that becomes foundational reference for the art pipeline, and help establish the visual standards that guide internal teams and external artists Partner directly with Creative and Design leadership during ideation and worldbuilding, translating abstract ideas into clear visual direction with minimal oversight Give feedback and mentorship to other concept artists and illustrators, raising the level of craft across the team Rapid prototype and explore multiple directions, converging on clear, compelling solutions under production timelines Qualifications & Experience 7+ years of professional concept art experience, including work that helped define the visual identity of a game, franchise, or original IP Strength in one or more areas such as character, creature, or environment design, with the versatility to contribute broadly Experience defining or co-defining visual identity for original IP or franchise worlds, from the ground up Background in games, film, publishing, or other visual storytelling mediums Experience guiding or mentoring junior concept artists, and collaborating with or directing external artists and partners Strong collaboration and mentorship skills, comfortable giving feedback and guiding other artists Familiarity with how concept art translates into final production pipelines, including print and licensing considerations Location All employees of Fanatics TCG are expected to be onsite in our Seattle office five days per week. Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication…