Packaging Engineer Co-op Intern

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 2500 athletes and celebrities and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2000 retail locations including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22000 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.

Role Summary

Join the team behind the fan experience at Fanatics Collectibles! As a Packaging Engineer Co-op reporting to the Director of Package Engineering youll dive into the world of innovative packaging design and development for the industry leader in licensed sports and entertainment collectibles. Fanatics Collectibles is a leading licensor producer designer and seller of physical and digital trading cards sports memorabilia and other digital assets for entertainment and sports properties globally. With exclusive licensing arrangements with major leagues like the MLB NFL and NBA were redefining the collectibles industry. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience contribute to real-world projects and help us create cutting-edge packaging that excites fans around the globe!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Packaging Engineers in preparing packaging specifications/BOMs and developing new packaging configurations.
• Calculates sizing and works with print vendors for packaging dielines reviews and approves dielines from printer provides Packaging Graphics team with dielines based on product release schedule and develops new dielines where necessary.
• Design and prototype new packaging concepts using appropriate materials including flexible films corrugate folding carton rigid boxes and other materials as appropriate.
• Participate in cross-functional product & package development meetings.
• Provide overall support for the package engineering team in their day-to-day duties.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering Packaging Science or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with packaging design principles and materials.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ArtiosCAD software is a plus.

Please note that this is an in-office role located in our Dallas TX offices.

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Required Experience:

Intern