Graphic Designer Level 1

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Graphic Designer I

Company: Fanatics Commerce

Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Job Type: Full-Time

Category: Graphic Design / Creative Operations

Date Posted: 2026-08-03

Experience Level: 2-5 Years

Remote Status: Hybrid

🚀 Role Summary

• Responsible for the precision replication of template-based licensed graphics across apparel, jersey, and headwear product lines, ensuring adherence to all brand and licensing guidelines.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including Product Design, Merchandising, Production Art, and Operations to support seamless product lifecycle execution.

• Develop intermediate technical knowledge of graphic setups, colour matching, typography, and production processes to enhance output quality and production readiness.

• Contribute to the development of partner and buyer presentation overviews, clearly communicating design intent and reinforcing Fanatics' market position.

📝 Enhancement Note: This role is positioned as a "Graphic Designer I," indicating an entry to mid-level position within the design and operations spectrum. The emphasis on replicating existing designs, adhering to strict guidelines, and collaborating with operations signifies a strong focus on production art and GTM (Go-To-Market) support rather than purely conceptual design. The integration of "AI & Digital Capability" suggests a forward-thinking approach to design operations.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

• Replicate licensed partner graphics with high accuracy to maintain the authentic look and feel of sports merchandise for global fan bases.

• Ensure aesthetic integrity of fonts, detailed graphics, and colour matching across multiple product categories (apparel, jerseys, headwear) to uphold licensed partner brand standards.

• Support the creation of partner and buyer presentation materials, effectively communicating design intent and Fanatics' value proposition.

• Adapt US market graphics for international audiences, preserving product quality and licensing accuracy for global market rollout.

• Build technical graphics that support innovative machinery and evolving production processes, detailing specific template attributes for accurate replication.

• Identify and accurately report conflicting data on art files and systems (item IDs, graphic codes, decoration types, colours) to prevent downstream production errors.

• Execute decoration changes (size, technique modifications), including revision and reposting of updated vendor files, with accuracy and within deadlines.

• Produce computer