Role overview
Fanatics is building the leading global digital sports platform to ignite and harness the passions of fans, and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally. Leveraging these long-standing partnerships, a database of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand name, Fanatics is expanding beyond its position as the global leader for licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a next-gen digital sports platform, featuring an array of offerings across the sports ecosystem. The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy; Candy Digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem; Fanatics Trading Cards, a transformative company that is building a new model for the hobby and giving collectors an end-to-end trading cards experience; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Additional ventures that will build out Fanatics’ footprint across the broader digital sports landscape will be rolled out soon. Fanatics’ partners include all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs. As a market leader with more than 8,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives. At Fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support. We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.
Who We Are: The Product Content Creation Team is an integral part of Fanatics. We’re committed to creating the best customer experience through delivering and maintaining high-quality product content for the fan. Our team collaborates daily with Merchandising, Marketing, Tech and Business Management teams. We take pride in creating a fun, casual and supportive environment. We are for fans, by fans and strive to maintain the highest standards across the different phases of our product cycles.
About your role: As the Studio Manager you’ll inspire, lead and direct a highly-skilled e-Comm production studio team. This team produces both on-form and table-top imagery for online stores. As the Studio Manager your day-to-day main focus will be overseeing studio processes including a product content data entry team, helping the team maintain a high-level of production and ensuring the highest quality imagery is being produced. You’ll be responsible for physical product – ensuring it gets ordered in on time, is completely processed to standard and is returned back to our warehouses timely.
Your responsibilities include: • Continually evaluating processes for improvement, gaps and inefficiencies. • Manage data from multiple data sources and use it to ensure effective planning. • Track product through the workflow. • Ensure process completion across various projects • Ensurestandards are being upheld. • Maintain highest level of quality control. • Work at the network level for feedback, quality and consistency. • Maintain department schedule, optimizing it to meet oncoming goals. • Oversee the development of all training materials and guides. • Conduct employee reviews and guiding professional development. • Overall studio upkeep and workspace organization. • Delegating tasks while still maintaining visibility. • Troubleshooting all technical equipment.
You’re a Fanatic because you’re: • Always leading by example. • Well organized and able to work independently. • Able to provide feedback to direct reports for growth and development. • Focused on accuracy. • Motivated and able to motivate your team • Capable of troubleshooting production challenges. • Able to maintain regular and predictable attendance based on the needs of the department and the needs of the season.
We’re excited about you because you: • Hold a bachelor’s degree in Photography, Digital Media, Marketing or Communications or have equivalent work experience. • 6+ years in a studio/production environment. • 4+ years leading a team. • Have a proven ability to manage workflows and meet deadlines. • Are proficient with Microsoft office, especially excel. • Have a working understanding of Photoshop • Are willing to work until the job is done with increased hours during peak season. • Are able to lift 50lbs.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Fanatics recruiters will only reach out to applicants from an @fanatics.com or @fanatics.co.uk email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers
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.
Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.
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