Art Coordinator

*Company Overview
• Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform to ignite and harness the passions of fans and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally.
Optimizing these long-standing partnerships, a database of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand name, Fanatics is expanding beyond its position as a global leader for licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a next-gen digital sports platform, featuring an array of offerings for fans across the sports ecosystem.

The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today's 24/7 mobile-first economy; Candy Digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem; Fanatics Collectibles, through Topps as a cornerstone of the business, building a new model for the collectibles and trading cards hobby with top leagues and players association partners; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform.
Fanatics' partners include all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs.

As a market leader with more than 9,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices.
We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans.
Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.

At Fanatics, we're a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support.
We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.

JOB SUMMARY:

Organized, detail oriented, and versatile Art Coordinator with excellent communication skills that supports the Headwear team in the creation of design and seasonal assortments.
The Art Coordinator populates, maintains, and tracks design-oriented information in various internal product management and data driven systems.
This role works closely with the Design Manager to maintain a timely and efficient execution of product.
• Responsibilities
• :
• Populate, maintain, and track design-oriented data necessary for the development and execution of art.
• Assist and support cross functional partners in maintaining deadlines and deliverables through the development process.
• Run reports through internal systems on outstanding art needs, revisions, and licensing information for various product lines and work streams.
• Acts as Liaison with cross functional partners to request status updates of licensing approvals or resubmissions and informing the team of changes.
• Organizing art projects utilizing systems once they are assigned to an artist, keeping file status updated.
• Other administrative department tasks in support of the team.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Associate degree in Arts or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience, 2+ years of experience in retail or wholesale a plus.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, 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 level knowledge using Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Entry-level production art knowledge
• Familiarity working within project management systems
• Intermediate level use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; should be able to deliver ideas and decisions in a professional manner
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be able to work effectively and cross-functionally across all teams and departments
• Can manage projects individually or as a part of a team.
• Results driven and solutions focused
• Ability to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment
• Sports fan a plus
• Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow.
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