Graphic Designer II - Topps Trading Card, China

Shanghai · On-site

About this role

As a Graphic Designer II, Topps Trading Cards at Fanatics Collectibles, you will play a key role in developing high-quality visual designs across various trading card product lines. This is a fast-paced design role where flexibility and multi-tasking is key to support a portfolio of trading card products with an emphasis on speed to market. You will work closely with Art Directors, Designers, Product Managers and cross-functional teams to elevate the creative output while contributing to design direction, problem-solving, and workflow improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop visually compelling designs for trading card products
  • Produce production-ready files with a deep understanding of print and digital specifications
  • Provide creative solutions that enhance product differentiation and collector engagement
  • Work cross-functionally with Art Directors, Designers, Product Development, Marketing and Project Management teams to ensure design excellence
  • Present design ideas and rationale to stakeholders, incorporating feedback effectively
  • Contribute to brainstorming sessions, providing innovative and trend-forward design concepts
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining design integrity.
  • Balance short-term production needs with long-term creative innovation.
  • Adapt quickly to project shifts, feedback, and fast-paced workflows.
  • Stay current with sports, pop culture, collectibles, and industry trends to inform creative strategies
  • Ensure all design assets maintain a high standard of quality, accuracy, and brand consistency.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3-5 years of experience in graphic design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating branding, typography, layout, and storytelling
  • Strong portfolio showcasing creativity, typography, color theory, layout, and branding.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Basic understanding of print production, digital design principles, and brand identity development
  • Excellent problem-solving, time management, and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to producing high-quality work
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Passion for sports, collectibles, and design 

 

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. 

Subject to applicable laws, Fanatics Collectibles may choose to run a background check.

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.

Company at a glance

The Topps Company, Inc. is the iconic, preeminent leader in physical and digital collectibles. Acquired by Fanatics Collectibles in January 2022, Topps is the company's cornerstone licensed trading card brand.
Founded in 1938, The Topps Company started in confections with "Topps Gum" (later introducing Bazooka Bubble Gum) and released its first trading card set in 1950. Today, the company produces trading cards and collectibles, custom cards, memorabilia, sticker album collections and more related to iconic and pop culture brands such as Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, Star Wars, Bundesliga, UEFA Champions League, World Wrestling Entertainment and Garbage Pail Kids. Fanatics Collectibles has also secured long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several additional sports properties, including NBA, NBPA and NFLPA, in the coming years.

Topps’ Digital Apps division produces, develops and operates mobile applications that give you access to an exclusive digital card collection at your fingertips that are sold via the Apple and Google app stores under the brand names BUNT, KICK, NHL SKATE, Star Wars Card Trader, The Walking Dead Universe Collect, WWE SLAM, Marvel Collect! and Disney Collect! https://play.toppsapps.com/.

Headquartered in New York City, Topps maintains offices in several countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, India and Brazil.

Team Size201-500 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryManufacturing
Location
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Websitetopps.com
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