Trading Card QC Specialist

Fanatics Collectibles; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Collectibles seeks a QC Associate to ensure the highest standards in trading card production. You will inspect cards for defects, verify counts, and document discrepancies while collaborating with production teams to protect product integrity and meet downstream commitments.

The role focuses on detailed visual inspections, material validation, and adherence to quality processes, supporting continuous improvement and accurate handoff at each stage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in manufacturing or quality control is a plus.
• Previous experience in a quality-control role.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections of trading cards for defects such as misprints, color and foil inconsistencies, centering and alignment issues, surface damage, and incorrect cutting or numbering to meet defined quality criteria.
• Inspect incoming materials to confirm they meet specified requirements.
• Monitor the assigned area to ensure product conforms to customer and internal specifications.
• Follow and apply established inspection procedures and disposition criteria.
• Perform sample checks of packaged cards to verify collation, alignment, and adherence to specifications.
• Use standard inspection and measurement tools to verify conformance.

Skills

Quality control

Inspection

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training in manufacturing/quality control

Job description

Fanatics Collectibles seeks a QC Associate to ensure the highest standards in trading card production. You will inspect cards for defects, verify counts, and document discrepancies while collaborating with production teams to protect product integrity and meet downstream commitments.

The role focuses on detailed visual inspections, material validation, and adherence to quality processes, supporting continuous improvement and accurate handoff at each stage.