Trading Card Pre-Press Mastering Operator

Fanatics Inc.; Coppell, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Inc. seeks a Pre-Press Card Mastering Operator to translate card designs into print-ready master templates, upholding brand and sport guidelines. You will collaborate with design and production teams to ensure accurate color, font, and image fidelity across trading card projects.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in pre-press/production artistry, strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, and a deep understanding of print production workflows to continually enhance efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years proven experience as a pre-press/production artist (print ready files).
• Strong understanding of print production processes and color management.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and related design software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare trading card templates for final execution, ensuring brand and style alignment.
• Perform pre-press tasks and file prep for variable data to ensure print quality.
• Create print-ready files and conduct quality checks on colors, fonts, and images.
• Collaborate with design/production partners to review proofs and resolve issues.

Skills

Pre-press experience

Production artist

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Acrobat

Job description

Fanatics Inc. seeks a Pre-Press Card Mastering Operator to translate card designs into print-ready master templates, upholding brand and sport guidelines. You will collaborate with design and production teams to ensure accurate color, font, and image fidelity across trading card projects.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in pre-press/production artistry, strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, and a deep understanding of print production workflows to continually enhance efficiency and quality.