QC Operator

Socket.dev; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an experienced Quality Control Operator to review production PDF files for trading card products across brands under our licenses. The role focuses on visual quality, printability, and adherence to licensors' standards in a fast-paced prepress environment.

You will collaborate with prepress, product development, brand and design teams, ensuring file integrity and accurate content and print specs for each subset of products.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (2+ years) in a similar pre-press/print production role.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and flex across multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
• Strong understanding of print production processes, color management, and pre-press techniques.
• Candidates with an interest and knowledge in sports and entertainment are sought.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro, Prinergy, and an ability to assimilate new digital platforms quickly.

Responsibilities

• Perform final review of imposed trading card sheets for errors and omissions prior to release of files to press.
• Conduct quality checks on imposed digital proofs, verifying licensor and internal technical revisions and proactively addressing deviations.
• Operate digital platforms to review specifications ensuring settings align with print specifications for each job.
• Review composed files of trading cards for file integrity, design consistency and quality, and technical set-up.
• Demonstrated proficiency operating projects in the Prinergy workflow system.
• Master and digital imposition reviews including a thorough evaluation of file construction based on print technology, image and copy placement.
• Review of individual cards for content accuracy and print specifications as well as verifying information and print specs by product subset.
• Work closely with the prepress, product development, brand and graphic design departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Fast-paced multitasking

Print production knowledge

Sports knowledge a plus

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Prinergy

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 Company

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.

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Quality Control Operator to review production PDF files for our trading card products across various brands under our professional sports and entertainment licenses. This position involves collaborating with internal teams in a fast-paced environment to ensure the visual quality, verify the printability of our products, and adhere to the standards set by our licensors. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in prepress and printing processes. They should be detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled in problem-solving. Experience with printing separations—including foils, opaque white, die cuts, and more—is essential. Strong communication skills are required to clearly articulate any errors found in the files. Additionally, a keen eye for detail, a proactive attitude, and proficiency in sports terminology and awareness are important for success in this role.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform final review of imposed trading card sheets for errors and omissions prior to release of files to press.
• Conduct quality checks on imposed digital proofs, verifying licensor and internal technical revisions and proactively addressing deviations.
• Operate digital platforms, to review specifications ensuring that settings align with print specifications for each job.
• Review composed files of trading cards for file integrity, design consistency and quality, and technical set-up.
• Demonstrated proficiency operating projects in the Prinergy workflow system.
• Master and digital imposition reviews including a thorough evaluation of file construction based on print technology, image and copy placement.
• Review of individual cards for content accuracy and print specifications as well as verifying information and print specs by product subset.
• Work closely with the prepress, product development, brand and graphic design departments.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proven experience (2+ years) in a similar pre-press/print production role.

Knowledge Skills and ABILITIES:

• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, especially in addressing technical challenges/errors.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and flex across multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
• Strong understanding of print production processes, color management, and pre-press techniques.
• Candidates with an interest and knowledge in sports and entertainment are sought.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro, Prinergy, and an ability to assimilate new digital platforms quickly.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is an onsite role.