Retoucher Pre-Press

Fanatics; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a Pre-Press Retouching Operator to support imaging, color correction, and retouching of card images and designs. This role requires attention to detail and a strong background in imaging workflows within a fast-paced collectibles environment.

You will collaborate with photographers and designers to ensure color accuracy, alignment with press-ready standards, and consistent quality across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (3-5 years) in imaging and retouching operations.
• Proficiency in imaging and retouching software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, or other specialized color correction/retouching tools.
• Strong knowledge of color theory and color management.
• Strong organizational skills, communication abilities, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all images meet color accuracy and consistency requirements.
• Maintain quality control procedures to ensure that all visual materials align with the highest standards and project requirements.
• Work cross-functionally with photographers, designers, and stakeholders to achieve retouching results.
• Identify and resolve issues related to image quality, resolution, and color accuracy.
• Foster a collaborative, efficient, and communication-first work environment.
• Stay informed on industry best practices, technologies, and software.

Skills

Imaging & Retouching

Photoshop

Lightroom

Color theory

Color management

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom

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

The mandate of the Pre-Press team is to translate card designs to beautiful, error-free, and quality-checked forms that are ready for press. Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a Pre-Press Retouching Operator to support imaging, color correction and retouching of card images / designs in line with our Pre-Press team’s commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate is design-savvy and organized, exhibits strong attention to detail, and brings deep experience in imaging and retouching operations. Candidates with a passion for sports and entertainment will likely find themselves a strong cultural fit.

In this role, you will…

• Ensure all images meet color accuracy and consistency requirements
• Maintain quality control procedures to ensure that all visual materials (e.g., images, graphics) align with the highest standards of the business and meet the specific requirements of each project
• Work cross-functionally with photographers, designers, and other stakeholders to achieve desired retouching results for various projects
• Identify and resolve issues related to image quality, resolution, and/or color accuracy
• Foster a collaborative, efficient, and communication-first work environment
• Stay informed on industry best practices, technologies, and software

The ideal candidate:

• Proven experience (3-5 years) in imaging and retouching operations
• Proficiency in imaging and retouching software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, or other specialized color correction/retouching tools
• Strong knowledge of color theory and color management
• Strong organizational skills, communication abilities, and attention to detail

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