Director, Print Operations- TCG

Fanatics; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 173,650 - 216,200; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics is seeking a Director of Print Operations for their TCG division in Seattle. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in print production and supply chain operations for trading card games.

This role involves overseeing the manufacturing pipeline, managing vendor relationships, and building a Print Operations team to support the studio's growth. Strong leadership skills and a proven track record in manufacturing are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in print production, manufacturing, or supply chain operations for trading card games.
• Experience leading and developing teams in a player-coach capacity.
• Demonstrated success in building manufacturing pipelines at scale.

Responsibilities

• Create and own Fanatics TCG’s manufacturing strategy.
• Oversee manufacturing scheduling and capacity planning for multiple games.
• Establish strategic partnerships and SLAs with downstream vendors.

Skills

Print production

Manufacturing operations

Supply chain operations

Team leadership

Vendor management

Job description

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About The Team

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world‑class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next‑generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Director, Print Operations, Fanatics TCG

Fanatics TCG is a new Seattle‑based trading card game studio within the Fanatics Collectibles family, founded by industry veterans with a long‑term mandate: to build enduring franchises that live across tabletop, digital, community, and culture. We’re looking for the most skilled and passionate talent in the games industry and beyond to help us create the best TCGs in the world.

Who We’re Looking For

A leader who brings both strategic vision and hands‑on operational depth, the Director of Print Operations will be responsible for creating Fanatics TCG’s manufacturing pipeline, leveraging existing capabilities at Fanatics Collectibles and standing up new functions specific to the TCG business.

Responsibilities

• Create and own Fanatics TCG’s manufacturing strategy, identifying, evaluating, and onboarding the vendors who will make our cards.
• Oversee manufacturing scheduling and capacity planning for multiple games.
• Establish strategic partnerships and SLAs with downstream vendors, balancing quality, cost, and time.
• Build a resilient, diversified vendor base that protects the studio against supply chain disruption and supports growth across multiple simultaneous franchises.
• Define and own the operational workflow from print‑ready files through finished goods delivery.
• Partner with business and commercial teams on inventory planning, print run sizing, and cost modeling to support business timelines and goals.
• Define and uphold quality standards for print production, and build QA processes spanning physical proofing, samples, and post‑production milestones.
• Build and lead a Print Operations team to support all franchises as the studio scales.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in print production, manufacturing, or supply chain operations for trading card games
• Experience leading and developing teams in a player‑coach capacity, with demonstrated ability to build functions from early stages
• Demonstrated success in building manufacturing pipelines at scale, including vetting and implementing tools, processes, and vendors
• Proven track record of establishing and managing global manufacturing partnerships
• Hands‑on expertise in prepress, printing processes, and demand planning across multiple vendors and franchises

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with collectible products
• Drive to innovate – printing technologies, tools, processes

Location

All employees of Fanatics TCG are expected to be onsite in our Seattle office five days per week.

Salary range: $173,650 - $216,200 USD (Seattle Only). For benefits information, visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/.

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