Fanatics

Founding Product Designer, Financial Services - Credit Card

Fanatics$200K — $300K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of product design experience, with at least 5 years in design leadership roles.
  • Proven experience scaling design teams and systems in a fast-paced, high-growth digital environment.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end design leadership on consumer-facing digital products.
  • Deep understanding of UX/UI best practices, design thinking, and user research methods.
  • Experience collaborating closely with Product and Engineering to drive measurable business outcomes.
  • Excellent communication, storytelling, and leadership skills to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Define and own the product design vision and strategy for Fanatics' financial products.
  • Partner with multiple teams to bring innovative ideas to life with a fan-focused approach.
  • Establish and scale design systems and best practices across teams.
  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing product design team.
  • Foster a culture of creativity and user-centered design within the team.
  • Oversee end-to-end design execution for high-priority initiatives, from discovery to delivery.
  • Act as a key partner to executive leadership, influencing priorities through design thinking.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive health insurance plans.
  • Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career coaching.
  • Employee discounts on Fanatics products.
  • Wellness programs and resources for work-life balance.
Full Job Description
The Role

Fanatics is building a next-generation financial services platform designed for sports fans - one that is trusted, compliant, engaging, and deeply integrated across the Fanatics ecosystem. We are seeking a Founding Product Designer, Financial Services to report directly to the Head of Product, Financial Services and lead the product design of zero-to-one financial services products.

What You'll Do:

Design Leadership & Strategy

  • Define and own the product design vision and strategy for the Fanatics Credit Card and supporting products.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Data teams to bring innovative ideas to life while ensuring cohesive, fan-focused experiences.
  • Establish and scale design systems, processes, and best practices across teams.


Team Development & Management

  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing product design team.
  • Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and user-centered design.
  • Provide clear career development paths, coaching, and feedback to help designers grow.


Execution & Delivery

  • Oversee end-to-end design execution for high-priority initiatives, from discovery through delivery.
  • Ensure designs are informed by user research, data insights, and usability testing.
  • Drive quality, consistency, and accessibility in design outputs across platforms (web, mobile, retail touchpoints).


Collaboration & Influence

  • Act as a key partner to executive leadership, influencing product roadmaps and business priorities through design thinking.
  • Communicate design strategy and impact effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Champion the voice of the customer across the organization.


What We're Looking For:

  • 12+ years of product design experience, with at least 5 years in design leadership roles.
  • Proven experience scaling design teams and systems in a fast-paced, high-growth digital environment.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end design leadership on consumer-facing digital products (sports, gaming, or entertainment a plus).
  • Deep understanding of UX/UI best practices, design thinking, and user research methods.
  • Experience collaborating closely with Product and Engineering to drive measurable business outcomes.
  • Excellent communication, storytelling, and leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.


The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. 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/

Salary Range

$200,000-$300,000 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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