QC Operator - Trading Card Prepress Specialist

Fanatics Collect; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Collect is hiring a Quality Control Operator to review production PDF files for trading card products under licensed brands. The role collaborates with prepress, product development, brand, and graphic design teams to ensure printability and adherence to licensors' standards.

A strong background in prepress and printing processes, with attention to detail and proactive problem-solving, is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (2+ years) in a similar pre-press/print production role.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities in technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform final review of imposed trading card sheets for errors before press release.
• Quality checks on imposed digital proofs, verify licensor and internal revisions, address deviations.
• Operate digital platforms to ensure settings align with print specifications for each job.
• Review files for content accuracy, design consistency, and technical setup.
• Proficiency with Prinergy workflow system for project management and imposition reviews.
• Evaluate file construction based on print technology and image/copy placement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Sports knowledge

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Prinergy

Job description

Fanatics Collect is hiring a Quality Control Operator to review production PDF files for trading card products under licensed brands. The role collaborates with prepress, product development, brand, and graphic design teams to ensure printability and adherence to licensors' standards.

A strong background in prepress and printing processes, with attention to detail and proactive problem-solving, is essential.