Director, Production Art Florida - Tampa /
Fanatics Brands /
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Company Overview
Fanatics is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise and changing the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel and jerseys. Through an innovative, tech-infused approach to making and selling fan gear in today's on-demand culture, Fanatics operates more than 300 online and offline stores, including the e-commerce business for all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA), major media brands (NBC Sports, CBS Sports, FOX Sports) and more than 200 collegiate and professional team properties, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs (Manchester United, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester City). Fanatics offers the largest collection of timeless and timely merchandise whether shopping online, on your phone, in stores, in stadiums or on-site at the world's biggest sporting events.
About the Team
We are a passionate group of product developers, designers, artists, merchants and planners where art truly meets science. Fanatics Brands is proud to be the largest purveyor of long-term rights and partnerships for all major sports leagues and hundreds of colleges. We are first to market with premium apparel and headwear along with official fan jerseys for the NHL, NBA and NFL. When the Super Bowl, Stanley Cup and World Series ends, we are the team running apparel to the players and delivering to fans around the globe. Our commitment to sports doesn’t stop there - we’ve made strategic alliances with Blizzard Entertainment, Disney, Marvel, Lucas Film and Pixar to bring fans an unprecedented assortment. At its core, Fanatics Brands is all about speed and agility. We are built to always respond to the ever-changing sports world.
We are seeking a creative, goal oriented, driven change agent to lead the Production Art transformation in becoming the number one sports licensed company in the history of our industry.  Not only will you oversee a team of Production Artists responsible for developing designs incorporating the trademarks of licensed sports, media, and entertainment brands to be marketed and produced on apparel, headwear, and other products produced via mass production and on-demand processes but also focused on process improvements.
Key Responsibilities • What we are looking for...
LEADERSHIP
• Oversee the Production Art team and establish standards for production, productivity, quality, and client service.
• Effective in developing current and new leaders.  Able to partner with the team to identify skill gaps and utilize coaching skills to provide and/or develop effective training solutions.
• Driver in the execution of cross functional projects and coordinating transition of Print Separations function.
PROCESS
• Partner on cross functional projects and strategies to develop designs according to production schedules and ensuring products are represented properly online.
• Responsible for Production Art department deliverables, timelines, and budgets/profitability.
• Optimizing Automation, efficiencies, and additional opportunities for process improvement.  Lead implementation of new time and resource saving technologies.
• Solution and results focus:  Able to identify and solve problems in a collaborative and timely fashion; able to see the big picture and can quickly course-correct or troubleshoot issues
COMPLIANCE
• Ensure that the overall design and production process meets all licensing requirements and guidelines set forth by Licensors.  Utilize the appropriate intellectual property and style guides from Licensors and other sources
• Develop and implement global standard operating procedures and key performance indicators to build a high performing Production art team (on site and off site).
• Perform all other duties as assigned
Requirements • Proven strength in the leadership of people and management of PROCESS ; ability to identify, acquire and grow talent; ability to motivate, mentor, and develop high performing teams.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience.  Experience successfully managing off site and external resources
• 8-10 years of product manufacturing experience—advanced understanding of manufacturing processes and best practices
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and strong attention to detail. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Some experience with Graphic Design for Manufacturability
• Intermediate level use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  Intermediate working within project management systems
• Experience managing financial profitability and budgets
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal:  Comfortable delivering professional presentations
• Exceptional interpersonal skills:  Able to network and gain trust with co-workers; open to new ideas.  Ability to work cross-functionally across all teams and departments and maintain a professional and positive attitude with both internal and external clients
• Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred Skills/Experience
• Trained in Lean Six Sigma.  Black Belt a plus
• Proficient in Macintosh design applications
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Corel Draw and various file formats including vector and PNG
• Working knowledge of Screen Printing and Direct-To-Garment processes
• Experience managing overseas reports
Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.
NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS : In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future contract positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies.
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