Job Description

Prepress Production Coordinator

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company working at the intersection of collectibles and technology. We are backed by some of the best investors, sports & entertainment properties and operators in the world. Fanatics Collectibles is integrating with Fanatics' global digital sports platform which includes 900 sports relationships and more than 81 million reachable fans to reimagine the collectibles business for the 21st century.

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Prepress Production Coordinator to join our Prepress team. This role is critical in transforming creative card designs into accurate, press-ready files by following production workflows, schedules, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent problem-solving abilities, strong organizational skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

You will be responsible for coordinating multiple print production projects simultaneouslyensuring all assets, specifications, and files are accurate and delivered on schedule. A passion for organization, teamwork, and precision is essential. Candidates with an interest in sports and entertainment will thrive in our collaborative culture.

In this role, you will

• Serve as the primary point of contact between internal and external Prepress teams for all production-related needs
• Proactively identify and troubleshoot issues in the prepress process, offering clear and timely direction
• Follow the Prepress schedules, coordinating file preparation, imagery analysis, proofing, imposition, and asset delivery
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects at once, ensuring critical deadlines are consistently met
• Review incoming digital files for accuracy and design ready completeness before print-ready PDF preparation begins
• Ensure that all jobs are processed according to the agreed-upon schedule and communicate any statutes to the teams accordingly
• Work with multiple Prepress teams to ensure that all corrections, and modifications are addressed and reprocessed accordingly to the specified timeline
• Maintain records of job specifications, revisions, and correspondence to ensure all project details are documented and accessible
• Assist in the development and improvement of prepress workflows, suggesting enhancements to streamline processes and reduce errors

The ideal candidate:

• 35 years of experience in prepress production coordination or print production management
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently, with a proactive approach to solving problems
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with creative, technical, and external teams
• Familiarity with project management tools and software used in print production workflows
• Understanding of project management software

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