Apparel Designer

At Fanatics Commerce, we’re more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise – we’re a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.Role Overview We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Fashion Designer with 5+ years of industry experience to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing apparel collections for both adults and kids, leveraging global sports licenses such as MLS. You will translate sports culture into lifestyle fashion, combining creativity with commercial awareness to deliver products that resonate with fans and consumers. The ideal candidate is passionate about sports, has a strong eye for trends, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment working across global teams.How you will make an impact:Design adult and kids’ apparel collections leveraging global sports licenses (athleisure, casualwear, capsule collections, etc.) Develop seasonal concepts, mood boards, and design directions Research and select fabrics, materials, colors, and graphics aligned with current trends Manage the end-to-end product development process including sampling, revisions, and production coordination Collaborate with global headquarters and license partners to ensure alignment with brand and design guidelinesWork closely with vendors, production teams, and merchandising teams to balance commercial viability with design quality Create differentiated design approaches tailored for kids’ apparel, incorporating functionality and safety considerationsWhat you bring to the team:Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fashion Design or related fieldMinimum 5 years of experience as a fashion designer (experience in sports, casualwear, or kids’ apparel preferred)Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other design toolsStrong sense of global fashion trends and sports/lifestyle aestheticsSolid understanding of textiles, fabrics, sewing, and production processesExcellent communication and teamwork skills (experience collaborating with overseas partners is a plus English or Japanese communication ability preferredAt Fanatics, we value transparency and honesty. If you don’t meet every single requirement, that’s okay – we still want to hear from you! We believe in the power of diverse experiences and talents. If you’re excited about the role and confident that you can contribute, don’t hesitate to apply. We’re genuinely interested in how your unique skills and perspective can help us build something amazing together.What’s in it for you:Culture: Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you’ll be empowered to help shape our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes. Benefits: At Fanatics, we’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life; as such we offer a range of competitive benefits tailored to each country in which we operate. Specific details regarding the benefits package applicable to your location will be shared and discussed during the interview process.