Pre-Flight Operator

Fanatics CollectiblesMiramar, Florida, United States · Posted 3 months ago

Full-timeEst. 55,000 USD

Description

About Us

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

The mandate of the Fanatics Pre-Press team is to translate card designs to accurate, error-free PDF that areready for press. We are seeking a Preﬂight operator to review and ensure digital components are technicallycorrect and ready for print production. This role acts as a quality control checkpoint between design and press,identifying and resolving potential ﬁle issues before they impact production.

The preﬂight operator will check artwork for correct size, layout, color settings, image quality, fonts, bleeds, andother print speciﬁcations. By ensuring ﬁles are production-ready, the preﬂight operator helps prevent delays,reprints, and quality issues. This role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of print processes, and theability to manage multiple jobs while meeting tight deadlines. Candidates with a passion for sports andentertainment will likely thrive in our culture.

In this role, you will…

Perform detailed preﬂight checks by validating content, imagery and design components are available and ready for composition
Check the file size specs across imagery and design templates
Verify color modes (CMYK, spot colors), resolution, bleeds, trim, and safety margins
Assess project setup for composition
Communicate ﬁle issues and required corrections clearly with internal teams
Meet production deadlines while maintaining high quality standards
Document project status within the job tracking system
Attend cross-functional team meetings to discuss project readiness before going to production

The ideal candidate:

3+ years of experience in prepress, print production
Strong attention to detail and ability to proactively solve technical problems
Proﬁciency in Adobe InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with various

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