Product Developer, Mitchell & Ness

Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in‑venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world s most iconic sports properties.

At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day - building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

As we continue to scale our global platform, the Printables Product Developer will play a critical role in driving domestic printed goods development from blank goods sourcing through bulk production‑ready status.

The Printables Product Developer is responsible for executing the business through the entire domestic printed goods development process, coordinating with Design, Production, and U.S.

-based print vendors and factories to oversee development, approvals, and production‑ready status across all styles within the designated product line. This role partners closely with Product Line Managers to analyze development progress, evaluate blank goods and print costing, and recommend corrective action plans when timelines are  Printables Product Developer delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI‑enabled insights.

Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.

• Build and maintain a close working partnership with Design, serving as the knowledge partner for technical feasibility, attending presentations and meetings, and translating design vision into products that meet margin requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Product Line Managers, and internal partners to ensure timely approvals, factory allocation, and resolution of quality or development risks.
• Support SOP documentation, distribution, and training for internal and external partners, including serving as a subject matter expert in cross‑functional SOP validation.

• Ensure all printed goods development adheres to global product standards, delivering consistent quality and accuracy in every style across the designated product line.
• Prepare pre‑production licensing samples for approval on time, auditing each against the approved tech pack to uphold the integrity of the product reaching fans.
• Monitor pre‑development, proto, and SMS sample deliveries to confirm factories are hitting calendar milestones, safeguarding the on‑time availability of fan‑ready product.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to follow up on development testing and resolve potential quality issues through a Risk Assessment covering the full design, development, and commercialization process.

• Source and vet domestic blank apparel and goods, evaluating quality, pricing, minimums, and lead times to identify optimal partners and uncover cost‑saving opportunities for print programs.
• Apply strong working knowledge of U.S.
  
  -based printing methods — screen print, digital, sublimation, and embellishment — to guide vendor selection and production decisions.
• Identify opportunities within the development and production process to increase speed, efficiency, and quality, partnering with the Director of Product Development to implement improvements.
• Identify downstream impacts of changes that delay deliverables and provide solution‑oriented support to cross‑functional partners.

• Execute against the Product Development Calendar with strict adherence, prioritizing the flow of materials, art, and tech packs to keep the entire development pipeline on track.
• Manage all product data…