--- title: 'Unity Game Artist at Fanatics Collectibles' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/unity-game-artist-fanatics-collectibles-dallas-44f6darf3147' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-03' --- # Unity Game Artist at Fanatics Collectibles - **Company:** Fanatics Collectibles - **Location:** Dallas, TX / Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY / Seattle, WA / Tigard OR, United States / Weston, FL - **Compensation:** $95k–$120k - **Posted:** 2026-10-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fanaticscollectibles/jobs/4449765009 ## 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 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. ## About the Team Topps Digital, part of Fanatics Collectibles, creates premium digital collectible experiences across some of the world's most recognizable sports and entertainment brands. Our Game Art team creates the art, animation, and visual effects that bring our digital collectibles to life. ## About the Role We're looking for a Unity Game Artist to join our Game Art team. You'll partner with Product Managers, UI/UX Designers, Engineers, and QA, bringing a creative and technical perspective to feature decisions. You'll transform concepts, 2D and 3D artwork, and Figma designs into polished, production-ready features in Unity. You'll build features ranging from card reveals and pack openings to UI animation and visual effects.  As a member of the team, you'll raise the creative and technical bar, lead feature implementation, and drive improvements to our production workflows. ## What You'll Do - Lead feature implementation by identifying blockers, coordinating across disciplines, and communicating risks early - Provide creative and technical input, identifying opportunities to improve designs, animation, visual effects, and implementation - Set and maintain the creative and technical quality bar for the Game Art team - Mentor fellow Game Artists through feedback, reviews, and day-to-day collaboration - Implement approved designs in Unity while collaborating throughout development - Create and implement polished 2D and 3D assets, animation, visual effects, and interactive UI - Build and maintain Unity prefabs, Timelines, shaders, particle systems, and reusable UI components - Build reusable Unity systems that can scale across multiple apps - Optimize assets and visual effects for mobile performance and quality - Own art implementation through development, QA, and live releases - Drive improvements to Game Art documentation, tooling, and production workflows - Champion the use of AI and automation What We're Looking For: Required Qualifications - 5+ years of professional experience creating and implementing 2D and 3D assets for shipped mobile games or other interactive applications - Strong understanding of Unity UI, Animation, Timeline, Prefabs, Particle Systems, and production workflows - Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects) and 3D content creation tools such as Blender or Maya - Strong artistic fundamentals, including animation, motion, composition, lighting, and visual storytelling - Ability to create polished UI animation and visual effects - Knowledge of optimization techniques for mobile performance - Strong collaboration skills in a fast-paced, cross-functional development environment - Demonstrated ability to mentor artists and lead feature implementation - Strong attention to detail with excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills - Working knowledge of Git and Jira ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience with Figma and design systems - Experience creating custom shaders - Background improving art pipelines and development workflows - Familiarity with C# scripting in Unity to support implementation and collaboration with engineers is a plus ## How We Work Game Art works closely with UI/UX Designers, Product Managers, Engineers, and QA throughout development. We believe the best work comes from early collaboration, frequent iteration, and shared ownership. We're continually improving our pipeline, driving automation and AI to streamline development and give artists more time to focus on creativity and polish. ## Why You'll Love Working Here - Work on world-class sports and entertainment brands - Collaborate with a passionate, multidisciplinary team - Help shape the future of digital collectibles - Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth 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) The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/ USA Remote Salary Range $95,000—$120,000 USD 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) 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. ## 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. 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