Manager, Manufacturing Art

Responsibilities

Job Description

Develop art separations optimized for efficient production screen print output, maximizing equipment capabilities and adaptability to changes. This includes creating separations suitable for multiple colorways and silhouettes.Lead and mentor a team of production artists, emphasizing expertise in manufacturing-ready art separations to uphold product integrity and quality control.Collaborate with stakeholders to review and refine production art processes, focusing on optimizing artwork for seamless manufacturing while maintaining product quality standards.Proactively identify process efficiencies and address performance and process gaps to enhance manufacturing readiness and ensure product quality.Oversee the hiring, training, and organization of internal and external production art teams, ensuring alignment with manufacturing requirements and quality control procedures.Manage team supervisors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality production art that meets department goals, KPIs, and product quality standards.Prioritize and plan production art projects, ensuring proper execution, delivery, and adherence to manufacturing standards without compromising product integrity.Facilitate communication and collaboration with cross-functional partners to effectively meet manufacturing needs while upholding product quality and integrity.Cultivate a strong workplace culture aligned with the company's core values, fostering creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to product excellence among team members.Utilize licensed trademarks and style guides to develop production-ready artwork compliant with brand standards, while maintaining a focus on manufacturing feasibility and product quality.Collaborate with web-based tools to manage a vast catalog of on-demand consumer products, ensuring manufacturing feasibility and product quality standards are met.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent work experience.6+ years of experience in supply chain operations, project management, retail, or wholesale, with a focus on manufacturing-ready art separations and product quality control.2+ years of people management experience, preferably within an in-house art team environment.Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, CorelDRAW, and other design software, with a strong understanding of vector and PNG file formats.Working knowledge of Screen Printing and Direct-To-Garment processes, with experience in graphic design for manufacturability and product quality.Intermediate skill level in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with familiarity in data warehouses and database management.Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight manufacturing deadlines while ensuring product integrity and quality.Passion for sports and licensed brands is a plus.Ability to travel up to 15% for job-related purposes.

If you're passionate about creating manufacturing-ready artwork that not only dazzles but also upholds the highest standards of product integrity and quality, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to become a vital part of our innovative team!

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative 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 over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores. 

As a market leader with more than 18,000 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.

Organization

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).