Senior Manager, Game Design

About the Company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans.

Responsibilities

• Engage and develop your team through regular 1:1s and daily contact
• Monitor the team’s dynamic, workflow, and output to implement sustainable processes
• Manage resourcing across projects to ensure talent availability
• Serve as a bridge between Game Design and cross-functional partners in art, production, marketing, and product
• Ensure hiring pipelines source diverse talent and maintain fair interview processes
• Contribute to game design efforts directly when appropriate

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience managing creative teams in game development
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams across different specializations
• Deep knowledge of and genuine passion for trading card games
• Experience working in an early-stage or fast-moving studio
• Proficiency with project management tools and asset management systems
• Strong organizational instincts and ability to manage competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• A dedicated drive for fostering game design and narrative worldbuilding talent
• High emotional intelligence and ability to maintain morale under pressure