Junior Product Developer

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 Junior Product Developer will play a critical role in bringing officially licensed sportswear and apparel to life.

The Junior Product Developer supports the Product Development team across the full end-to-end development process, working closely with Design, Sourcing, and Production teams to ensure every officially licensed sportswear and apparel product meets the quality and authenticity fans expect. Reporting to a Senior Product Developer and based at our Manchester office on a hybrid basis, this entry-level role offers hands‑on exposure to tech pack creation, sample coordination, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Junior 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.

• Collaborate with colleagues across Product Development, Design, Sourcing, and Production teams, communicating clearly and confidently to support seamless cross-functional execution.
• Contribute positively to the wider team culture by bringing a proactive, can‑do attitude and a genuine willingness to support colleagues wherever needed.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external partners, representing the Product Development team professionally in all interactions.

• Support the creation and upkeep of Bills of Materials (BOM) and Tech Packs, ensuring all product documentation is complete and meets Fanatics' global product standards, directly contributing to the quality fans expect.
• Assist with the development and approval of labels, badges, and trims, helping to ensure every product detail reflects the authenticity and quality that fans demand.
• Help coordinate sample flow (protos, SMS, and fit samples) between internal teams and external partners, keeping the development calendar on track and ensuring fans receive great product on time.
• Support the compilation of basic metrics and reporting to track on-time sample performance and quality, contributing to a product pipeline that consistently delivers for fans.

• Build foundational knowledge of fabric, trim, construction, and product engineering by shadowing and supporting senior team members, developing the expertise to contribute to smarter, more efficient development processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve the accuracy and consistency of data input and record keeping across PD systems, including PLM and trackers, to drive greater efficiency across the team.
• Support the wider team in preparing for seasonal milestone meetings - including Proto/Costing Reviews and Line Freeze - bringing a proactive, solutions-focused approach to ensuring materials and information are ready in good time.
• Demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to explore how digital tools and emerging…