Prepress Engineering Project Specialist

Fanatics CollectiblesCoppell, Texas, United States · Posted 16 days ago

Full-timeEst. 65,000 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 Company

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.

About the Role

The Prepress Engineering Project Specialist is a key role within the Prepress Engineering team, supporting the creation and delivery of trading card products across Fanatics Collectibles’ expanding portfolio of licensed brands. This role combines technical understanding of prepress and engineering workflows with strong scheduling, coordination, and administrative support.

Acting as the central point of communication, the Project Specialist connects Art, Prepress Engineering, Project Management, Mastering, and Project Coordinator teams to ensure card projects move smoothly from concept through final, print-ready delivery.

What You’ll Do

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned trading card projects within the Prepress Engineering and Mastering workflows
Coordinate schedules, priorities, and handoffs between Art, Engineering, Project Management, and Mastering (Prepress) teams
Support engineers by managing project tracking, timelines, and administrative tasks
Maintain clear, accurate project documentation including schedules, status updates, and change tracking
Communicate project requirements, updates, and issues across cross-functional partners
Assist with intake and organization of new card projects, including expanding licensed products
Help ensure engineering and prepress requirements are clearly understood and met before files move to mastering
Identify gaps, risks, or blockers and escalate appropriately
Support continuous improvement of workflows, tools, and documentation within PPE

What You Bring

Working knowledge of engineering, prepress, print production, or technical graphics workflows
Strong organizational and scheduling skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
Comfort handling administrative and coordination tasks that keep teams moving efficiently
Clear, professional communication skills — written and verbal
Ability to work across creative and technical teams and translate needs between them
High attention to detail and follow-through

Nice to Have

Experience supporting trading card, print, packaging, or similar production environments
Familiarity with prepress engineering, mastering, or print specifications
Experience working in licensed or compliance-driven product environments
Exposure to project management tools or production tracking systems

Role Scope & Intent (Internal Alignment)

Individual contributor role
Not a people manager
Owns coordination, communication, and project support rather than strategic project ownership
Acts as the connective tissue across Art, Engineering, PM, Mastering, and PCs

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