Collectibles Production Artist

Responsibilities

• Develop original collectibles-specific designs where existing assets aren't suitable
• Adapt existing Displate artwork for collectibles format — recompose, retouch, enhance for trading-card scale
• Maintain high-volume output across entertainment, sports, anime, and gaming IPs
• Prepare all artwork to print-ready specs for metal substrate production
• Manage licensor submission and revision workflows for collectibles artwork
• Build and maintain the collectibles design system: compositional templates, typography standards, visual hierarchy guidelines
• Collaborate with the Senior Creative Lead to ensure artwork and packaging are visually cohesive
• Identify opportunities for exclusive series, chase variants, and collector-targeted sets
• Monitor the TCG and trading card market to stay current on design trends and collector preferences
• Work with Licensing on IP asset availability, usage rights, and approvals
• Work with Retail and Sales to meet channel-specific requirements (Target, Best Buy, and others)
• Coordinate with the international design team on shared assets and production standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in graphic design, preferably in the collectibles or trading card industry
• Proven ability to develop and adapt original designs
• Experience in preparing artwork for metal substrate production
• Strong understanding of printing processes and print-ready specifications
• Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of TCG and trading card market trends and collector preferences
• Experience working with licensing agreements and usage rights
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign