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Social Media Graphic Designer

Summary

The Graphic Designer, Social Media will create compelling visual content for Fanatics Authentic's social media channels, managing the design lifecycle from brief to final asset. The role requires proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong understanding of social media trends to engage sports fans across multiple platforms.

Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties.

At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day - building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties.

At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day—building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with limitless entrepreneurial spirit, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

As we continue to scale our global platform, the Graphic Designer, Social Media will play a critical role in bringing Fanatics Authentic's visual storytelling to life across every major social platform.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Fanatics Authentic is looking for a Graphic Designer who truly gets social — not just someone who makes things look good, but a visual storyteller who creates content that actually performs. This role lives within the Authentic Creative Solutions team, where you'll work hand-in-hand with internal partners like Under Wraps, Fanatics Fine Art, and more, owning designs from initial brief all the way through to final concept across Fanatics Authentic's social accounts. The Graphic Designer, Social Media delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.

HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT

Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.

Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)

  • Partner closely with the Fanatics Authentic social team and internal brand partners — including Under Wraps and Fanatics Fine Art — to align creative output with editorial calendars and cultural moments.
  • Collaborate across functions to ensure design deliverables meet platform specifications, brand style guides, and production schedules.
  • Receive and integrate feedback with openness and professionalism, presenting work clearly and advocating for stronger outcomes with every iteration.

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)

  • Design daily social content that connects fans to the Fanatics Authentic brand through compelling static graphics and visual storytelling.
  • Create and evolve design templates for recurring content formats — including Game-Used, Breakers, and Product Drops — ensuring a consistent and recognizable fan experience.
  • Stay attuned to how content performs across Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms, using those insights to sharpen the creative approach.
  • Translate cultural moments and sports narratives into visuals that feel timely, relevant, and on-brand for the Fanatics Authentic audience.

Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)

  • Monitor social media trends and emerging design techniques, proactively bringing new ideas and approaches to the team.
  • Develop creative concepts that push beyond templates, finding fresh ways to engage fans while staying within brand guardrails.
  • Identify opportunities to improve content workflows, template systems, and production efficiency without sacrificing quality.
  • Experiment with motion and animation capabilities to elevate static-first content where the platform and moment call for it.

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)

  • Manage a high volume of concurrent projects, moving fast, pivoting quickly, and staying responsive to real-time developments in the sports and collectibles space.
  • Deliver polished, platform-ready creative assets daily against tight deadlines, maintaining quality under pressure.
  • Take ownership of the full design lifecycle — from brief through final concept — with minimal oversight and maximum accountability.
  • Maintain availability for flexible hours, including weekends, to support live events, product drops, and time-sensitive cultural moments.

AI & DIGITAL CAPABILITY

We are building a future-ready organization. This role is expected to:

  • Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes
  • Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance
  • Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working
  • Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING

Required Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced creative or brand environment, with a strong portfolio demonstrating social-first design work.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; motion/animation skills are a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience designing for major social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube, with a working knowledge of platform-specific specifications and best practices.
  • Deep understanding of social media trends, cultural narratives, and the ability to adapt quickly to what's resonating in real time.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results against tight, often same-day deadlines.
  • Ability to work autonomously while taking clear direction from creative leadership, with a track record of receiving and incorporating feedback constructively.
  • Genuine interest in sports, memorabilia, and the collectibles space, with an appreciation for the Fanatics Authentic brand and its audience.

WORK LOCATION

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On-site: Your work location will be onsite in Miramar, FL

At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset—We Build Championship Teams, we're Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined & Relentless Mindset. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset - We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

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 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, .

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, 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).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:
· Build Championship Teams
· Obsessed with Fans
· Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
· Determined and Relentless Mindset

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