Role Summary
Fanatics Collect is redefining what it means to experience collecting.
As a Senior Creative Technologist (TP4), you will bring these experiences to life through real-time visuals, animation systems, and rendering pipelines. You'll work hands-on across design and engineering to create immersive, high-quality interactions that define our platform.
This is a highly execution-focused role with strong ownership over the visual experience layer.
What You'll Do
- Own the implementation of real-time visual experiences using WebGL frameworks (e.g., Three.js)
- Build and refine custom GLSL shaders that define look and feel
- Create real-time VFX, particle systems, and animations
- Ensure assets, materials, rigs, and animations perform correctly at runtime
- Fine-tune timing, responsiveness, and interaction quality (e.g., card reveal moments)
- Partner closely with engineering to balance visual fidelity and performance
- Contribute to a scalable asset pipeline and visual system
- Rapidly prototype and iterate on new creative concepts and features
What You'll Bring
- ~5-8 years of experience in creative technology, interactive development, or real-time graphics
- Strong experience with Three.js, WebGL, or similar frameworks
- Deep understanding of GLSL shaders, lighting, and materials
- Experience building real-time VFX and animation systems
- Strong grasp of 3D asset pipelines and runtime optimization
- Ability to balance creative vision with technical constraints
- Background in gaming, immersive media, or interactive experiences is a plus
TP4 Expectations
- Independently own visual systems and features from concept to production
- Deliver high-quality, polished interactive experiences
- Collaborate effectively across design and engineering
- Contribute to evolving visual standards and best practices
Why This Role Matters
This role directly shapes the core collector experience - the "wow" moment that differentiates Fanatics in a competitive market. Bringing this capability in-house enables faster iteration and richer, more engaging products.
The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to Los Angeles 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/
Los Angeles Salary Range
$144,640-$180,800 USD
