Fanatics

Associate, Product Architecture

Fanatics$110K — $130K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of experience in Product Development, Product Management, Business Analytics, Management Consulting, or Strategic Ops.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office and AI tools; ability to learn new technology tools.
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience managing stakeholders and delivering presentations to senior leadership.
  • Excellent communication skills to engage various stakeholders.
  • Background in developing innovative physical products; preferably in trading cards or collectibles.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of trading card products across the Topps portfolio.
  • Collaborate with Product Strategy, Creative, and Product Development teams to deliver quality product blueprints.
  • Champion brand standardization and consistency throughout the product portfolio.
  • Analyze collector insights, market data, and retailer feedback to inform product decisions.
  • Contribute to brand performance reviews and identify innovation opportunities for the upcoming year.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k matching to help secure your financial future.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Employee discounts on Fanatics products.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Full Job Description
Role Summary

We are seeking an Associate- Product Architecture to help shape the product vision and roadmap across Fanatics Collectibles' trading card portfolio. This role is at the intersection of Strategy and Product Development and is part of a high-performing team - driving brand consistency, product optimization, and cross-functional alignment to deliver best-in-class trading card products and collector experiences. This is a high-impact role for a detail-oriented, analytical operator who knows how to use data-driven insights to lay the groundwork to build the best products across the Topps portfolio.

The ideal candidate has strong strategic and analytical capabilities and work cross-functionally across different teams within the organization. They bring deep knowledge of trading cards, consumer products, and collector engagement, paired with a passion for building the best-in-class products and experiences.
What you will be doing...
  • Supporting the build of trading card products across the Topps portfolio
  • Work closely with the Product Strategy, Creative, and Product Development teams to deliver the highest quality of product deliverables including product blueprints using internal tools and systems
  • Be a champion of Brand standardization and consistency across a broad portfolio
  • Work with the Product Strategy team to analyze collector insights, market data, retailer feedback, and industry trends to inform product decisions and drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate closely with the Product Strategy team to contribute to review brand performance, collector insights, insert ecosystems, and innovation opportunities for the upcoming year
What you will bring...
  • 2-5 years of experience in Product Development, Product Management, Business Analytics, Management Consulting or Strategic Ops
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, BI), AI tools (Claud, Chat GPT, etc.) and comfort learning new internal technology tools.
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Proven experience working cross-functionally across different teams, managing senior stakeholders across global organizations, and delivering executive-level presentations
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
  • Background in developing innovative physical products; trading card or collectibles experience strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field
  • Passion for trading cards, collectibles, and fan culture.


The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

NYC Salary Range

$110,000-$130,000 USD

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About Fanatics

Fanatics is a leading retailer of licensed sports merchandise. The company was founded in 1995 and has grown to become the largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise in the world. Fanatics offers a wide range of products, including jerseys, hats, and other apparel, as well as collectibles and memorabilia. The company has partnerships with all major sports leagues and teams, as well as with individual athletes. Fanatics is committed to providing a seamless shopping experience for its customers and has invested heavily in technology and logistics to ensure fast and reliable delivery.
Learn more about Fanatics
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1995

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