Director, Publishing

Responsibilities

• Drive the release planning and set lifecycle management for Fanatics TCG's game portfolio
• Define and manage the go-to-market calendar for each release, coordinating across game design, production, marketing, and commercial teams
• Develop the player communication strategy including product previews, announcement timing, and spoiler season management
• Work with organized play, retail, and product teams to ensure publishing plans align with event schedules and inventory planning
• Act as the primary cross-functional integrator to ensure all teams are aligned on execution
• Build and maintain publishing operations infrastructure, including launch checklists and project management frameworks
• Track and report on key publishing health metrics such as sell-through rates and product sentiment

Requirements

• 8–12+ years in publishing, product operations, or go-to-market roles within TCG, tabletop games, or gaming
• Direct experience managing release planning or set lifecycle management for a trading card game or complex physical product line
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional launch processes across multiple stakeholders
• Strong commercial instincts regarding sell-through and channel relationships
• Experience working with game design, marketing, retail, and operations teams
• Ability to operate in ambiguity and build repeatable processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Senior publishing leadership experience inside a major TCG publisher
• Familiarity with direct-to-consumer, digital-physical hybrid, or subscription product ecosystems
• Experience working with licensing, IP partnerships, or entertainment franchise ecosystems
• Passion for trading card games and engagement with the collector community

About the Company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Fanatics TCG is a Seattle-based trading card game studio within the Fanatics Collectibles family, building enduring franchises across tabletop, digital, and community platforms.