AI-Focused Graphic Designer II
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About the Company: Fanatics Collectibles is a company focused on trading cards and collectibles.
Job Description: AI-Focused Graphic Designer II
Fanatics Collectibles seeks a forward-thinking AI-Focused Graphic Designer II to integrate AI technologies into its creative workflows for trading card design. This role will modernize the card design process using AI-driven tools and methodologies.
Responsibilities:
• AI-Enhanced Design Workflow: Research and implement AI tools to optimize the card design process; integrate AI-driven design tools into existing workflows; develop AI-powered templates, style guides, and automation solutions for scalable content creation.
• Graphic Design: Design visually compelling trading cards, packaging, and promotional materials using traditional and AI-enhanced methods; ensure AI-generated assets align with brand aesthetics, IP guidelines, and quality standards; collaborate with artists, writers, and marketing teams to create immersive card designs and collectible experiences.
• Print Design & Production Technology: Develop production-ready files for print, ensuring accurate color management, resolution, and layout; work with print vendors to optimize AI-assisted designs for high-quality physical production; understand and implement printing techniques (foil stamping, embossing, die-cutting, specialty coatings) in AI-driven design workflows; utilize AI tools to streamline prepress processes (image upscaling, color correction, automated layout generation); stay updated on advancements in digital printing, variable data printing, and AI-enhanced print production methods.
• AI & Future Innovation Strategy: Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging AI tools, and best practices in AI-assisted design; partner with cross-functional teams to explore how AI can evolve collectible card design; contribute to discussions on ethical AI use, copyright considerations, and responsible AI-generated content strategies.
Qualifications:
• Proven experience in graphic design with a strong portfolio showcasing trading card designs, collectibles, or similar work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
• Strong understanding of composition, typography, and visual storytelling.
• Experience with generative AI tools for design and image creation.
• Familiarity with AI-powered automation for creative workflows.
• Basic understanding of AI ethics, intellectual property considerations, and AI-driven content generation.
• Strong understanding of CMYK, Pantone, and specialty printing techniques.
• Experience with print file preparation, prepress, and troubleshooting production issues.
• Familiarity with print-specific AI tools for optimizing artwork for mass production.
• Ability to work closely with traditional artists and adapt AI tools to enhance human creativity.
• Willingness to experiment with emerging technologies and drive creative innovation.
• Strong communication skills to articulate AI-driven design strategies to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in the trading card, collectibles, or gaming industry.
• Basic coding knowledge (Python, JavaScript) for automation and AI tool customization.
Salary: $69,000-$80,000 (base pay only).
