Senior Art Director, Trading Card Game
Company websitefanaticsinc.com (Fanatics Commerce, opens in new tab)
Base salary $123,050 to $154,100
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Seattle, WA
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- LocationSeattle, WA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (just now) · observed since
About this job
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 Company
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.
About the Team
Fanatics Trading Card Game (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.
Role Summary
The Senior Art Director is the creative authority responsible for translating the TCG’s visual vision into execution, owning art systems, style guides, and set-level direction while working hands-on with internal teams and external artists.
Responsibilities
- Own and evolve visual style guides and art systems
- Lead art direction for sets, expansions, and major releases
- Provide hands-on art direction to illustrators and external vendors
- Partner closely with Design and Production to ensure cohesive delivery
- Maintain visual consistency while introducing new artistic expressions
- Mentor senior and mid-level artists and art directors
Qualifications & Experience
- 8+ years of professional art direction or illustration experience
- Shipped experience on card games, collectibles, or premium products
- Experience working with external artist pipelines and licensors
- Strong portfolio demonstrating both creative range and consistency
Skills & Abilities
- Strong visual storytelling and composition skills
- Deep knowledge of illustration workflows and print production
- Clear, actionable feedback and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple sets and timelines simultaneously
Location & Compensation
Achieving our goals requires strong collaboration and partnership between our teams and internal stakeholders. To best support this, the person who accepts this role is expected to be onsite, in our Seattle office five days per week.
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The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to Seattle and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/
Seattle Salary Range
$123,050—$154,100 USD
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Source: Fanatics Commerce on Greenhouse · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($123,050) is above 21% of the 85 Design roles in Washington listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $141,000; the middle half runs from $123,100 to $160,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingSenior Art Director, Trading Card Game$123,050 to $154,100
Business Strategist$123,050 to $154,100
Narrative Designer - Trading Card Game$123,050 to $154,100
Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack (FES)$121,600 to $200,000
Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack (FES)$121,600 to $200,000
Senior Software Engineer - Backend/Kotlin (REMOTE)$121K to $200K
Manager, Risk & Compliance$130K to $150K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Art Director, Trading Card Game (this listing) | $123,050 - $154,100 |
| Business Strategist | $123,050 - $154,100 |
| Narrative Designer - Trading Card Game | $123,050 - $154,100 |
| Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack (FES) | $121,600 - $200,000 |
| Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack (FES) | $121,600 - $200,000 |
| Senior Software Engineer - Backend/Kotlin (REMOTE) | $121K - $200K |
| Manager, Risk & Compliance | $130K - $150K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-14
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Seattle, WA, United States
$123,050—$154,100 USD
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