QA Proofreader - Trading Cards & Collectibles

FANATICS COLLECTIBLES; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst to review pre‑production text and art files for trading card products, ensuring licensor standards are met and visual quality is maintained.

Onsite role based in Dallas, TX; requires Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in journalism, photography, or sports collectibles; strong attention to detail and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Outstanding attention to textual and graphic detail and ability to incorporate extensive licensor style guides.
• Mastery of English (U.S.) grammar, and adaptability to occasional use of European English formats.
• Flexibility to variable styles and requirements of assorted sports (MLB, MLS, UEFA Champions League, Bundesliga, Formula 1) and entertainment (Star Wars, Garbage Pail Kids) properties.
• Multi‑tasking capability to manage assignments across several projects and maintain priorities within a steady daily workflow.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• In-depth interest and knowledge of Sports and Entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Proofread raw trading card sports and entertainment text for grammar, spelling, house style and licensor requirements.
• Weigh‑in on design composition and execution during multi‑department overview of Master design files.
• Review composed files of trading cards for file integrity, design consistency, image quality, text formatting, technical set‑up and printing plate registration.
• Examine intermediate stages of card proofs to ensure that requested revisions have been accurately applied.
• Check imposition layouts against subject lists to ensure proper alignment of trading card sheets released to press.
• Perform final review of imposed trading card sheets for errors and omissions prior to release of files to press.
• Inspect packaging art files, to ensure accuracy of information presented to consumer, based on internal content documents, legal guidelines, and Bills of Materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Multi-tasking

Communication

Sports & Entertainment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/photography/sports & collectibles

Job description

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst to review pre‑production text and art files for trading card products, ensuring licensor standards are met and visual quality is maintained.

Onsite role based in Dallas, TX; requires Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in journalism, photography, or sports collectibles; strong attention to detail and excellent communication.