Pre-Press Card Master for Print Production

Fanatics; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a Pre-Press Card Mastering Operator to establish master/templates for print-ready files in line with our Pre-Press team’s standards. The ideal candidate is technically adept across pre-press workflows and has deep experience in print file production, with a passion for sports and collectibles.

You will collaborate with design and production partners to ensure accurate color, fonts, and images, run quality checks, and stay current with printing technologies and

Qualifications

• Proven 3+ years as a pre-press / production artist.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat) and other design software.
• Strong understanding of print production processes, color separations and file formats.
• Detail-oriented with ability to maintain design consistency across projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the design team to prepare trading card templates for final execution, ensuring visuals align with brand, style, and sport guidelines.
• Execute pre-press tasks and file preparation for Variable Data composition for optimal file setup and print quality.
• Prepare print-ready files and perform quality checks for color, fonts, and images.
• Work with creative and production partners to communicate specifications and review proofs.
• Stay up-to-date on printing technologies and design techniques to improve card production quality.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, marketing, and brand/product teams to ensure workflow alignment.
• Utilize the printing workflow management tool to process print jobs, including imposition and trapping.
• Provide guidance and training for junior operators on pre-press workflows.

Skills

Pre-press proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication & collaboration

Project management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Acrobat

Job description

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a Pre-Press Card Mastering Operator to establish master/templates for print-ready files in line with our Pre-Press team’s standards. The ideal candidate is technically adept across pre-press workflows and has deep experience in print file production, with a passion for sports and collectibles.

You will collaborate with design and production partners to ensure accurate color, fonts, and images, run quality checks, and stay current with printing technologies and