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Fanatics

China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer

Fine Art Administrator

Full-TimePosted on 10/19/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Miramar, FL, USA
In Person
Operations & LogisticsInventory Management, Logistics & Transportation
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 2 years of experience in operations, product development, marketing, or a related function, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
  • Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams or external partners to support program execution, including navigating licensing, logistics, and finance workflows.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including building and maintaining operational trackers, reports, and templates.
  • Basic proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to support product imagery review and program documentation.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and resolve complex operational, logistical, or compliance-related issues.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when handling artwork and shipments.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Responsibilities
  • Partner cross-functionally with Product, Licensing, Accounting, Operations, Sales, and Marketing teams to align priorities, resolve blockers, and keep multiple fine art programs on track.
  • Establish and maintain accurate project documentation and status reporting across active programs, serving as the connection between internal stakeholders and external artist partners.
  • Coordinate with Marketing and Social teams to align product launches, content timelines, and in-person event activations.
  • Manage website-release workflows, ensuring product data, imagery, and availability are accurate and aligned with launch timelines.
  • Monitor live product status and resolve discrepancies that could affect customer experience or sales.
  • Lead real-time operational execution for in-person events, shows, and activations, making decisions that uphold the fan and collector experience.
  • Oversee product submissions to licensors and ensure compliance with approval requirements.
  • Develop, document, and improve standard operating procedures and policies; identify workflow risks, bottlenecks, or delays and implement corrective actions.
  • Design and manage operational tools, trackers, and templates to improve visibility, accountability, and program performance across concurrent workstreams.
  • Evaluate submission, transfer, receiving, and payment workflows; identify operational gaps and lead process-improvement initiatives.
  • Resolve complex operational, logistical, or compliance-related issues using independent judgment.
  • Direct SKU building and product-data governance, ensuring accuracy and consistency across fine art listings and inventory records.
  • Manage inventory allocation and movement across sites, events, and artists; monitor artwork flow across the supply chain and resolve shipment, inventory, or delivery exceptions.
  • Oversee domestic and international shipping execution, ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements.
  • Lead operational execution across multiple fine art programs simultaneously and manage competing priorities and timelines to deliver on time and to quality.
  • Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes.
  • Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance.
  • Adopt new technologies and ways of working and contribute to continuous improvement.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with a professional sports or gallery environment.

About the company

Fanatics China is a joint venture between Fanatics Inc. and Hillhouse Capital that localizes and scales licensed sports merchandise for China. It designs, manufactures, and markets fan gear for Chinese consumers, operating a multi-channel model that includes building and running e-commerce sites for global leagues and teams, exploring online marketplaces, and developing physical retail concepts. Its product workflow combines technology, data, and on-demand manufacturing to manage the entire supply chain, enabling fast response to demand. The company differentiates itself through a China-focused approach backed by Hillhouse’s network and investments, its end-to-end vertical commerce model, and partnerships with hundreds of sports organizations, which together help it navigate China’s complex retail landscape. The goal is to satisfy a previously underserved Chinese market for licensed sports merchandise by creating localized products and channels that connect fans with official gear.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$5.2B

Headquarters

Huangpu, China

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Fanatics Sports & Casino launched September 2, 2026, broadening monetization beyond merchandise.
  • Fanatics Collectibles opened Paris flagship plans after London's success, expanding global premium retail.
  • NFL added Fanatics as official betting operator, validating the company's sportsbook ambitions.

What critics are saying

  • Three antitrust suits were dismissed September 30, 2026, but Panini's case still threatens.
  • Fanatics laid off 286 Florida workers for Riverview closure effective March 1, 2026.
  • Sportsbook and prediction-markets integration intensifies rivalry with DraftKings, FanDuel, and regulators.

What makes Fanatics unique

  • Fanatics controls leagues, teams, and factories through vertical commerce, not simple retail markup.
  • Fanatics signed long-term NFL, UEFA, FIFA, and Ryder Cup rights in 2026.
  • Fanatics China pairs Hillhouse Capital with local manufacturing and Shanghai operations.

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Benefits

  • Work Life Balance - At Fanatics we place our focus on results and empowerment and encourage you to enjoy your time on and OFF the field with our competitive time off policies.
  • Recognition and Rewards Program - Fanatics values our internal fans too! Our programs are designed to thank and reward Fanatics athletes for their hard work and commitment to winning as a team.
  • Company Sponsored Events - From breakfast to happy hour and every hour in between – Fanatics employees can enjoy time together at one of our many company events.
  • Fanatics.com Employee Discount - As an employee you will receive a special discount on all of your favorite sports merchandise and memorabilia.
  • Give Back - Fanatics cares about the fans around us. We encourage you to partner up with your teammates in giving back and serving the communities where we work and play.
  • Meet & Greets - You never know who will show up to the office. You might just meet one of your all-time favorite athletes.
  • Invest in You - Here at Fanatics we want you to accomplish your goals. We offer tuition reimbursement.
  • Healthy Lifestyle - Fanatics cares about helping and supporting our teams in their busy lifestyles. Through wellness relationships with fitness and weight management partners we are here to support you in whatever your lifestyle goals.
  • Wellness Coverage - Your health is important to you – and it’s important to us too! We offer a number of benefit plan options for convenience and flexibility.
  • Financial Security - Through our plans, Fanatics offers you a way to budget for health care expenses that you’d typically pay for out of pocket.
  • Retirement - The sooner you begin planning for your retirement, the better. Fanatics offers generous plans to help you prepare for the future.
  • Network of Support - Fanatics understands that sometimes you may need someone in your corner. Through the Life Assistance Program, you and your family have access to support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Company News

CNBC
Sep 30th, 2025
Scorability raises $40M to transform recruiting

Scorability, a sports tech platform, raised $40 million in funding led by Bluestone Equity Partners, with participation from Fanatics and others. The startup, founded in 2023 by Brian Cruver, aims to modernize college sports recruiting. It has 1.2 million athletes and 3,000 college sports program users. Scorability is free for athletes, while colleges pay $10k-$40k annually. The platform simplifies recruitment by providing comprehensive data and AI-driven tools for coaches.

Instagram
Aug 25th, 2025
Black Sports Business Symposium on Instagram: "Day one of #BlackSportsBiz launched the inaugural @BlackSportsWallStreet + @Pitch.Black.Sports, presented by @Fanatics, while also featuring @CariChampion, Eli Kumekpor, @RyanHoward_006 and @1JeremiahBrown! 🎤🛍️ Congrats to @Reel_Analytics for winning Pitch Black Sports! We can’t wait to see what’s next for Cory and his team. 📈 🎥: @travisellisonproductions @aumemedia"

417 likes, 21 comments - blacksportsbiz on May 30, 2024: "Day one of #BlackSportsBiz launched the inaugural @BlackSportsWallStreet + @Pitch.Black.Sports, presented by @Fanatics, while also featuring @CariChampion, Eli Kumekpor, @RyanHoward_006 and @1JeremiahBrown! 🎤🛍️ Congrats to @Reel_Analytics for winning Pitch Black Sports! We can’t wait to see what’s next for Cory and his team. 📈 🎥: @travisellisonproductions @aumemedia".

Wall Street Journal
Dec 8th, 2024
WSJ News Exclusive | Fanatics Valuation Rises to $18 Billion as It Plans to Expand Sports Offerings

Fanatics raised a new round of funding valuing the online sports-merchandise retailer at $18 billion, people familiar with the matter said, roughly tripling its valuation from a year ago.

Sports Yahoo
Sep 12th, 2024
Fanatics Launching Events Division With Investment From IMG

Fanatics is launching a new events vertical, in partnership with IMG, to capitalize on the company’s growing suite of business ventures, including merchandise, memorabilia, fashion, music, trading cards and sports betting. Starting next year, Fanatics Events will create fan festivals that feature athletes and brands from across the industry, including those in the Fanatics orbit. […]

Fanatics, Inc.
Sep 12th, 2024
History — Fanatics Inc

What began as a single e-commerce deal in 2002 has grown into a mobile-first, tech and data-fueled consumer brand, built to satisfy global fans who purchase gear in-the-moment when passion is burning highest. Fanatics provides the ultimate shopping experience to sports fans whether buying gear onlin