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Fanatics · 1 day ago

Mastering, Pre-Press

Coppell, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform, and they are seeking a Pre-Press Card Mastering Operator to join their Pre-Press team. The role involves translating card designs into print-ready files, ensuring quality and accuracy, while collaborating with various teams to improve the production process.

eSportsManufacturingRetailSporting GoodsSports

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the design team to prepare trading card templates for final execution, ensuring that visual elements align with brand, style, and sport guidelines

Execute pre-press tasks and file preparation for Variable Data composition to ensure optimal file setup and print quality

Prepare print-ready files and conduct thorough quality checks to verify accuracy and consistency in colors, fonts, and images

Work closely with creative and production partners to communicate specifications, review proofs, and address any potential issues in the production process

Stay up to date on industry trends, new printing technologies, and design techniques to continuously improve the quality and efficient production of trading cards

Collaborate cross-functionally with design, marketing, and brand/product to ensure smooth workflow and alignment of creative goals

Utilize the printing workflow management tool system to process incoming print jobs, ensuring proper file preparation, imposition, and trapping for optimal output

Provide guidance and training for junior operators and production staff on pre-press and printing workflow management tool system workflows and best practices