QC Operator

Fanatics Collectibles • Coppell, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an experienced Quality Control Operator to review production PDF files for trading card products across various brands under professional sports and entertainment licenses. This role involves collaborating with internal teams in a fast-paced environment to ensure visual quality, verify printability, and adhere to licensor standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in prepress and printing processes, be detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled in problem-solving. Experience with printing separations (foils, opaque white, die cuts, etc.) is essential. Strong communication skills are needed to articulate errors, and a keen eye for detail, proactive attitude, and proficiency in sports terminology are important for success.

Requirements

• Proven experience (2+ years) in a similar pre-press/print production role.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, especially in addressing technical challenges/errors.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and flex across multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
• Strong understanding of print production processes, color management, and pre-press techniques.
• Candidates with an interest and knowledge in sports and entertainment are sought.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro, Prinergy, and an ability to assimilate new digital platforms quickly.
• Experience with printing separations—including foils, opaque white, die cuts, and more—is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform final review of imposed trading card sheets for errors and omissions prior to release of files to press.
• Conduct quality checks on imposed digital proofs, verifying licensor and internal technical revisions and proactively addressing deviations.
• Operate digital platforms to review specifications, ensuring that settings align with print specifications for each job.
• Review composed files of trading cards for file integrity, design consistency and quality, and technical set-up.
• Demonstrated proficiency operating projects in the Prinergy workflow system.
• Master and digital imposition reviews including a thorough evaluation of file construction based on print technology, image and copy placement.
• Review of individual cards for content accuracy and print specifications as well as verifying information and print specs by product subset.
• Work closely with the prepress, product development, brand and graphic design departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed