Senior Product Designer

Senior Product Designer – Fanatics Collectibles

Location: NYC or LA

About Our Team & Culture

Have you ever wondered how baseball cards get made? Even better, how would you like to shape the way it happens for the future?

If you love sports, entertainment, and all things creative–this is a role unlike any other. We're revolutionizing how design, AI, manufacturing, and photography come together to build real-world products that span the globe and bring smiles to millions of collectors–young and old.

At Fanatics Collectibles Technology (FC Tech), our people are at the top of their game—or on their way to get there. We are smart, kind, and highly skilled, bringing an extraordinary range of technologies, approaches, and creative problem-solving to the table to build the next generation of collectible products.

We believe in context, not control—trusting each other to do the best work possible while achieving our shared objectives. We are distributed across multiple countries and time zones, and we embrace communication, clarity, and candor to collaborate seamlessly. To put it simply, we have fun building things that are actually fun to talk about at dinner parties or awkward school functions.

Our team is comfortable with uncertainty and change—we thrive in new business sectors, adapt to innovative business models, and take on novel product concepts with confidence. We get our hands dirty, take brave and thoughtful risks, and take full ownership of our work. And most importantly? We support each other, we challenge each other, and we celebrate each other's successes.

If this sounds like your kind of team, we'd love for you to join us.

We're seeking a Senior Product Designer to jump right in with us to build product experiences. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and help shape the future of digital collecting and commerce. This role requires a mix of interaction design, systems thinking, and prototyping expertise, with a strong ability to communicate design rationale, champion users, and deliver polished, high-quality work.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Product Designer, you'll be a key player in shaping the future of digital collecting, trading cards, and fan experiences.

Lead Product Design for High-Impact Initiatives

• Own end-to-end product design for major FC Tech initiatives, such as card manufacturing, enterprise software, our business to business platforms, instore technology, customer service and chat tools, and AI and chat initiatives.

• Design intuitive, scalable, and visually compelling experiences that serve collectors, partners, and business stakeholders.

• Develop interaction models, user flows, wireframes, and pixel-perfect UI designs for web and mobile applications.

Shape & Evolve the FC Tech Design System

• Contribute to and expand the FC Tech Design System, ensuring consistency and scalability across all digital products.

• Define and refine UI patterns, accessibility standards, and design guidelines.

• Work closely with engineers to bridge the gap between design and development.

Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Managers, Engineers, Researchers, and Business Stakeholders to define problems, explore solutions, and deliver exceptional user experiences.

• Advocate for design-led decision-making, ensuring that business and technical considerations don't come at the cost of usability.

• Clearly communicate design rationale, articulate trade-offs, and collaborate effectively across disciplines.

Lead Prototyping & User Research

• Build and test interactive prototypes to validate ideas and refine user flows.

• Conduct usability testing and gather qualitative and quantitative insights to improve designs.

• Work closely with our product and strategy teams to shape the next generation of digital collecting experiences.

Elevate the Design Culture & Mentorship

• Be an active participant in our design critiques, retrospectives, and collaborative workshops.

• Mentor junior designers, providing guidance on design thinking, process, and best practices.

• Continuously raise the bar for design quality, pushing for innovation and better user experiences.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a seasoned product designer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and loves solving complex UX challenges.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years as a Product Designer, UX Designer, or Interaction Designer, with experience in shipping real-world products.

• A strong portfolio showcasing user-centered product design work, with a clear impact on users and businesses.

• Mastery of Figma (Auto-Layout, Variants, Components, Design Systems, Prototyping).

• Deep understanding of interaction design, usability principles, and accessibility best practices (WCAG standards).

• Experience building and evolving Design Systems, with a keen eye for UI consistency and scalability.

• Strong visual design skills—you know how to craft delightful, polished experiences that users love.

• A collaborative mindset with experience working alongside Product Managers, Engineers, and Researchers in an agile product development environment.

• Clear, concise communication skills, with an ability to articulate design decisions and influence stakeholders.

• Familiarity with designing for responsive web and mobile interfaces.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience in e-commerce, fintech, gaming, or collectibles industries.

• Proficiency in HTML/CSS and an understanding of front-end development constraints.

• Knowledge of motion design tools (After Effects, Rive, or Lottie) for enhancing UI interactions.

• Hands-on experience with A/B testing, data-driven design, and UX research methodologies.

• Experience with AI-driven or personalization-based product features.

What It's Like to Work Here: Our Culture & Values

Innovation & Ownership

We don't just execute projects—we invent, experiment, and innovate. Every designer is encouraged to challenge assumptions, push boundaries, and drive meaningful change.

Impact-Driven Work

Your work at FC Tech will directly influence millions of collectors and sports fans worldwide. We move fast, iterate, and deliver high-quality experiences that make a difference.

Collaboration Without Ego

We work across disciplines, across time zones, and across perspectives. We debate, we align, and we deliver together. There are no silos—just a shared commitment to building amazing products.

Learning & Growth Are Priorities

• Mentorship & training programs tailored to your growth.

• Annual learning stipends for courses, conferences, and skill-building.

• Cross-functional exposure so you can expand beyond product design.

We Recognize & Celebrate Wins

From design showcases to team recognition programs, we make sure your contributions are valued and celebrated.

Why Join Us?

Work on industry-leading projects that redefine digital collectibles and trading card technology. Collaborate with world-class designers, engineers, and product leaders who push UX innovation forward. Own end-to-end product experiences with the freedom to influence design strategy and execution. Be part of a fast-growing team that is investing heavily in design, research, and UX. Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

How to Apply If this role sounds like a great fit, we'd love to hear from you! And if you don't have all of the required skills listed above, that's ok! We thrive on creative approaches to solving problems here, so we encourage anyone with the confidence and drive to get into the game! We look forward to meeting you and building the future of collecting together!