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 Team
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
Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a Quality Control/Quality Assurance Operator to ensure that all digital single PDFs and impositions meet established quality printing standards before printing begins. Primary focus is conducting the accuracy, consistency, and overall quality of digital files, proofs, and printed materials throughout the prepress stage, ensuring that design files are error-free and ready for printing. This role requires a deep understanding of the printing process, attention to detail, and an ability to identify and resolve potential production problems early on.
In this role, you will…
- Inspect digital single PDFs, impositions and hard-copy proofs for exactness in terms of design, resolution, color, bleed, margins, trim, and other print-specific requirements
- Verify that color separations (CMYK, spot colors) are accurate and ensure consistent color reproduction across different various content
- Ensure all images are high resolution (where applicable) and retouched correctly for print production
- Check that all necessary marks (trim, bleed) are in place with correct page size and orientation
- Provide clear feedback and maintain detailed records of quality control checks via our print software and any changes made to files or proofs during the prepress process
- Strong collaboration skills to work with other prepress departments in a fast-paced environment
The ideal candidate:
- 5-year experience in a prepress printing environment, with a focus on quality control and quality assurance
- Strong understanding of printing processes, including digital and offset printing techniques
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for file preparation and printing
- Ability to identify design discrepancies and communicate clearly on the issues to other prepress departments before print sign-off
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