AI Production Designer

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 worlds 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.

ROLE OVERVIEW
The AI Production Designer is a creative technically skilled and results-oriented design professional responsible for turning approved concepts and licensed brand assets into accurate production-ready work at scale across digital and physical products ecommerce marketing and other fan-facing channels. This designer combines advanced Photoshop craft with production discipline and practical fluency using AI-assisted tools maintaining brand and league integrity while using smart workflows automation and AI to increase speed consistency and quality. The AI Production Designer 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)

Collaborate with in-house design merchandising product development marketing licensing and production teams to align creative direction with business and brand requirements.

Share ideas and production recommendations clearly with creative and cross-functional partners and partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to maintain consistent execution across products formats and licensed properties.

Document templates production standards prompting approaches automation methods and repeatable workflows so the team can scale output reliably.

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)

Translate fan insights sports culture licensed identities and campaign direction into relevant visual executions.

Protect the integrity of team league partner and Fanatics Commerce brand standards across every asset.

Adapt designs across products channels sizes colorways localizations and platform specifications without losing visual quality.

Perform detailed quality reviews so fans receive accurate polished and consistent creative.

Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)

Use generative image video and language models to explore concepts develop assets solve production problems and accelerate delivery.

Identify repetitive production tasks that can be improved through Photoshop actions scripts plugins templates or other automation and test new tools and production methods critically before introducing them to the team.

Build scalable templates component libraries production callouts and asset systems that support high-volume work.

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)

Own production work from brief intake through final delivery while balancing multiple projects and tight deadlines using Photoshop and Illustrator to composite retouch color-correct manipulate artwork refine typography and prepare final files.

Apply non-destructive techniques using Smart Objects masks paths adjustment layers linked assets and reusable actions and maintain disciplined file organization naming conventions version histories and asset libraries.

Prepare clear production specifications covering dimensions placement typography colors materials and other attributes needed for accurate execution.

Identify and resolve visual technical brand accessibility and licensing issues before assets are released.

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:

Advanced proficiency with generative image tooling and processes including prompt design batch generation image refinement and node-based workflows such as ComfyUI.

Four or more years of professional experience in production design production art graphic design or creative production.

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator including compositing retouching color correction masking paths actions Smart Objects and non-destructive editing; working knowledge of InDesign and Figma preferred.

Demonstrated experience preparing accurate production-ready files for digital print apparel or product applications with strong command of file formats resolution color spaces print requirements digital specifications and platform delivery standards.

Strong command of typography layout composition visual hierarchy color theory and color matching with experience working within licensed brand standards or across multiple partner identities.

Experience creating and managing templates large asset libraries and multiple versions or colorways with excellent organizational project management communication and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced production environment; experience with licensed sports apparel graphics ecommerce or consumer products preferred.

Education:
Bachelors degree in graphic design visual communication fine arts or a related field or an equivalent combination of education training and professional experience.

WORK LOCATION

Hybrid: The primary place of performance of this role is the Companys office located in Irvine CA or Seattle WA subject to the Companys current hybrid work policy. This role currently requires in-office presence Tuesday Wednesday Thursday.

At Fanatics we operate with a BOLD mindset - We Build Championship Teams were Obsessed with Fans we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If youre 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 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 .

By submitting your application you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our Candidate Privacy Policy.

Fanatics will never ask candidates for money banking information or other sensitive personal information as part of the interview process. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Fanatics recruiting please do not respond and report it here .

Required Experience:

IC