Graphic Designer – Level 1

Fanatics, Inc.

Graphic Designer I replicating licensed sports apparel graphics with attention to detail for Fanatics. Collaborating with teams to ensure brand and licensing compliance across product lines.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Replicate licensed partner graphics with precision to ensure fans receive officially licensed apparel that reflects the authentic look and feel of their favourite teams and leagues.
Maintain the aesthetic integrity of fonts, detailed graphics, and colour matching across multiple product categories to uphold brand standards for licensed sports partners.
Support the creation of partner and buyer presentation overviews that clearly communicate design intent and reinforce Fanatics' position as the trusted partner for sports merchandise.
Adapt graphics from the US market for international audiences, ensuring product quality and licensing accuracy are preserved across global markets.
Build technical graphics that support innovative machinery and evolving production processes, detailing specific template attributes necessary for accurate replication.
Develop intermediate knowledge of graphic setups, application types, typography, colour matching, and decoration processes to continuously improve output quality and production readiness.
Identify and accurately call out conflicting data on art files and systems — including item IDs, graphic codes, decoration types, and colours — to prevent downstream production errors.
Assist in adapting and finalizing license submit sheets and artwork setups to streamline the partner approval process.
Execute decoration changes involving size or technique modifications, including revision and reposting of updated vendor files, with accuracy and within established deadlines.
Produce computer-generated and full-colour graphics output that is layer-separated and print- and buy-ready, demonstrating a full understanding of the production process from concept through delivery.
Maintain organized records, documents, archives of images, photos, and prior work products to support operational continuity and file retrieval.
Work on a variety of assignments on an as-needed basis, managing workload in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with consistent quality.
Collaborate closely with Senior Designers and Leads on the build-out of licensing sheets and partner submissions, supporting the broader design team's goals with a team-first mindset.
Partner with cross-functional teams — including Merchandising, Product Development, Production Art, the Imaging Team, and Operations — to ensure seamless handoffs and aligned execution across the product lifecycle.
Assist Designers with art setup of vendor and supplier files across AI, PDF, PSD, and PNG formats, contributing dependable support that enables the wider team to deliver at scale.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with particular strength in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for graphic replication, layer separation, and production-ready file preparation.
Demonstrated experience in graphic and font replication, including the ability to cross-reference, match, and replicate typefaces and detailed graphics to maintain licensed brand aesthetics.
Familiarity with the Pantone Matching System and colour matching across multiple product categories, including apparel, jerseys, and headwear.
Some apparel embellishment knowledge, with an understanding of decoration types, application processes, and how design translates to physical product.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify conflicting data across art files and systems, including item IDs, decoration types, and color specifications.
Functional computer skills and working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple assignments and collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Graphic ReplicationLayer SeparationProduction-Ready File PreparationTypography KnowledgeDecoration Processes Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Manage Multiple Assignments