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title: 'General Interest - Trading Card Games at Fanatics Collectibles'
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# General Interest - Trading Card Games at Fanatics Collectibles

- **Company:** Fanatics Collectibles
- **Location:** Seattle WA, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-05-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fanaticscollectibles/jobs/4237884009

## Job description

## 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, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

## About the Team

Fanatics TCG is a new Seattle-based trading card game studio within the Fanatics Collectibles family, founded by industry veterans with a long-term mandate: to build enduring franchises that live across tabletop, digital, community, and culture. We're looking for the most skilled and passionate talent in the games industry and beyond to help us create the best TCGs in the world.

## Role Summary

The Fanatics TCG studio expects to hire across multiple disciplines and levels as new roles open. This General Interest posting is for candidates with trading card game experience who want to be considered for future opportunities as the team continues to scale.

By submitting your application here, you’ll join our talent pipeline and allow our recruiting team to connect with you as relevant TCG roles become available.

Areas of Interest May Include

- Game Design (Systems, Set, Play Design)
- Narrative design and worldbuilding
- Art Direction, Illustration, or Visual Development
- Production, Content, or Creative Operations
- Business development
- Partnerships management
- Product Management (Physical, Digital, or Hybrid)
- Live Operations, Balance, or Gameplay Analytics

## Qualifications & Experience

- Professional experience working on trading card games, collectible games, or similar products
- Experience with physical products, digital platforms, or live game ecosystems
- Passion for TCGs, gameplay systems, collectibles, and fan-driven experiences
- Ability to collaborate in cross-functional, creative environments

## Skills & Abilities

- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Creative, analytical, or execution-focused strengths relevant to your discipline
- Comfort working in evolving, fast-growing teams
- Player- and fan-first mindset

Location & Compensation

All employees of Fanatics TCG are expected to be onsite in our Seattle office five days per week. Compensation details will vary by role and will be shared when specific opportunities open.

Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud.  Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including collectfanatics.com).  For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at [www.fanaticsinc.com/careers](http://www.fanaticsinc.com/careers) By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our [Candidate Privacy Policy.](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff494b9931735466ce28d5b/t/69de53bde2c02c25e9c38758/1776178110037/Candidate+Privacy+Policy+April+2026.pdf)

## About Fanatics Collectibles

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Fanatics Collectibles is a leading licensee, producer, designer, and seller of physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and digital collectibles, operating as the collectibles division of global sports retail giant Fanatics Inc.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of private company Fanatics Inc.)
- **Headquarters**: New York, NY, United States (primary business roles); major operations also in Sunnyvale, TX and Tigard, OR [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/fanatics-collectibles)
- **Founded**: Division launched around 2021-2022 (parent company Fanatics Inc. founded 1995)
- **Founders**: Michael Rubin (founder of Fanatics Inc.); collectibles leadership team includes industry veterans

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Sports trading cards and collectibles (physical and digital manufacturing, marketplace, and livestream commerce)
- **Target customers**: B2C collectors, hobbyists, and investors; B2B partnerships with leagues, teams, and creators
- **Mission or purpose**: “Relentlessly focused on improving the collector experience and growing the hobby for the benefit of all” [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/fanatics-collectibles)

## Products & Services
- **[Fanatics Collect Marketplace](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/sell)**: An online marketplace for buying and selling trading cards, memorabilia, and collectibles, featuring vaulting, grading partnerships (PSA, CGC, SGC, Beckett), and consignment services.
- **[Fanatics Live](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/fanatics-collect)**: A livestream shopping app for live box breaks, creator-run events, and real-time card purchasing (launched summer 2024, acquired Voggt for European expansion).
- **Physical & Digital Trading Cards**: Licensed manufacturing of trading cards for MLB, NFL, NBA, and other leagues under brands like Topps and Panini (through exclusive league deals).
- **High-End Private Sales**: Partnership with Sotheby’s to sell cards valued at $100K+ [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/fanatics-collect).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Parent company Fanatics Inc. valued at approximately $31 billion (2024, per Forbes) – collectibles division share not separately disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Over 3.1 million total cards sold and 740,000 total collectors on Fanatics Collect platform [fanaticscollect.com](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/sell).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Fanatics Inc. investors include Silver Lake, SoftBank, and Michael Rubin. Key partners: MLB, NFL, NBA, MLBPA, NFLPA, NBPA, Sotheby’s, and grading services PSA etc.
- **Growth Signals**: Exclusive long-term licensing with major U.S. sports leagues; launch of Fanatics Collect and Fanatics Live in 2024; acquisition of European livestream platform Voggt; expansion into high-end auctions via Sotheby’s; 170+ open jobs globally [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fanaticscollectibles).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Exclusive League Deals**: Holds exclusive rights to produce physical and digital trading cards for MLB, NFL, NBA (and related players associations), creating a near-monopoly on officially licensed cards.
- **Vertical Integration**: Controls design, manufacturing, marketplace, grading, vaulting, and livestream distribution, capturing value at every step.
- **Scale & Brand**: Backed by Fanatics’ global retail infrastructure, access to athletes, media partnerships, and a massive customer base.

## Strategic Focus
- **Digital Ecosystem**: Expanding from physical cards into digital collectibles, NFTs, and app-based marketplaces.
- **Livestream Commerce**: Scaling Fanatics Live (including international via Voggt) to replicate the social “breaking” experience.
- **International Growth**: Building presence in Europe (Paris, London, Frankfurt, Milan) and Asia (Shanghai, Hong Kong) with dedicated business roles.
- **Collector Experience**: Enhancing platform with AI-driven pricing (Card Ladder integration), instant payouts, and consignment convenience.

## Why Work Here
- **Dynamic Industry**: Work at the intersection of sports, pop culture, and technology with a company that “owns the conversation” in collectibles.
- **Growth Trajectory**: Rapidly expanding division with new products (live streaming, marketplace, international) and hundreds of open roles across engineering, product, marketing, operations, and more.
- **Global Presence**: Offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and operations hubs in Texas and Oregon; hybrid/office policies vary by role.
- **Culture**: Described as having a “world-class executive team” focused on innovation and operational excellence [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/fanatics-collectibles).
- **Notable Perks**: Opportunity to work directly with major sports leagues, athletes, and cutting edge live-commerce tech; roles in data analytics, software engineering, supply chain, and creative.

## Sources
1. [Fanatics Inc. – Fanatics Collectibles](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/fanatics-collectibles)
2. [Fanatics Inc. – Fanatics Collect](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/fanatics-collect)
3. [Fanatics Collect – Sell/Consign](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/sell)
4. [Fanatics Collectibles Careers – Greenhouse](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fanaticscollectibles)
5. [Fanatics Collectibles Job Listings (171 jobs)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fanaticscollectibles/jobs/4208219009)

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