Lead 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 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. Lead Concept Artist — Fanatics TCG About the Team Fanatics Collectibles is building the next generation of trading card games. The Fanatics TCG studio exists to create original worlds that can endure for decades — expressed through gameplay, art, story, collectibles, and community. Our ambition is not simply to launch games, but to build iconic franchises that become deeply embedded in culture and fandom over time. We are assembling a world-class creative team capable of building genre-defining universes from the ground up, and we are seeking a Lead Concept Artist to help shape the visual identity of those worlds at the highest level. This is a rare opportunity for an artist who wants to move beyond production execution and play a foundational role in defining the artistic vision, emotional tone, and visual DNA of entirely new franchises. Role Overview The Lead Concept Artist will serve as a senior creative leader within the Fanatics TCG studio, helping establish and elevate the visual direction of our original IPs across characters, worlds, factions, environments, cultures, and key moments. This role goes beyond creating exceptional artwork. We are looking for someone who can help define the creative bar for the studio — a highly conceptual thinker with exceptional artistic taste, strong worldbuilding instincts, and the ability to guide visual development at both a strategic and executional level. You will partner closely with Creative Leadership, Design, Product, Narrative, and external artists to shape the foundational imagery and visual storytelling that will influence entire franchises for years to come. The ideal candidate combines elite-level craft with leadership, mentorship, and the ability to bring clarity and cohesion to large-scale creative exploration. What You’ll Do Define the Visual Identity of Original Worlds Lead the visual development of original TCG universes from earliest exploration through established franchise direction Create concept art that defines tone, atmosphere, visual language, emotional resonance, and world cohesion Help establish iconic characters, creatures, factions, environments, props, symbols, and visual motifs that become foundational to the franchise Push visual exploration beyond expected genre conventions to create distinct, memorable, and ownable worlds Drive Creative Vision & Artistic Excellence Help establish and uphold the artistic quality bar across the studio Influence visual direction through strong creative authorship, taste, and storytelling instincts Develop foundational artwork and visual targets that guide both internal teams and external partners Ensure consistency and cohesion across multiple visual initiatives and evolving franchise needs Contribute to long-term franchise identity and visual evolution strategy Collaborate Across Leadership & Development Teams Partner closely with Creative Directors, Game Designers, Narrative, Product, and Brand teams during early ideation and worldbuilding Translate abstract ideas, themes, and gameplay pillars into compelling visual direction Participate in high-level creative discussions influencing the future direction of original IP development Help align visual storytelling with gameplay, player fantasy, emotional engagement, and collectible appeal Mentor & Elevate the Creative Team Provide guidance, feedback, mentorship, and artistic direction to internal artists and external partners Help shape the studio’s artistic culture through collaboration, critique, references, and visual leadership Support external vendors and freelance artists to ensure alignment with franchise quality and direction Contribute to the development of scalable visual development pipelines and workflows Explore, Experiment & Innovate Drive rapid visual ideation and concept exploration across multiple creative directions Balance highly polished presentation work with fast iterative sketch and exploratory workflows Bring curiosity, experimentation, and fresh perspective into the development process Continuously push for stronger originality, emotional impact, and artistic differentiation What You Bring An exceptional