Scheduler - Prepress Operations

About the Team
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.

Role Summary

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a detail-oriented and highly focused Prepress Traffic Controller and Scheduler that is responsible for managing the flow of jobs through the prepress and production workflow. This role ensures all projects are scheduled efficiently, meet deadlines, and adhere to production specifications, brand and licensor requirements. The ideal candidate requires strong understanding of prepress processes, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate between departments to optimize workflow. Candidates with a passion for sports and entertainment are likely to align well with the company’s culture.

In this role, you will…

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules for the prepress department
• Allocate resources based on job priorities, deadlines, and equipment availability
• Track and update schedules in real time to accommodate changes or delays
• Monitor and control the flow of incoming proofs through the prepress department
• Act as the liaison between design, retouching, data, assembly, CTP and quality control teams to ensure smooth job progression
• Communicate clearly with internal teams to confirm job requirements, deadlines, and changes
• Coordinate with supervisors and managers to align prepress output 
• Notify stakeholders of any delays or changes that may affect delivery timelines
• Review job jackets for completeness and accuracy before scheduling
• Identify and escalate potential production issues early in the process
• Use job tracking and scheduling software to manage workflow and scheduling
• Maintain accurate records of job progress and production metrics

The ideal candidate:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in prepress or print production, with at least 2-3 years 
  in a scheduling/traffic coordination role
• Strong understanding of prepress processes, file preparation, and digital and print production workflows
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat)
• Previous experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices
• Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or PRINCE2 certification a plus
• Can pivot quickly when plans change and remain composed under tight deadlines

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. 

Fanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, fundamentally changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international professional and college sports. The organization has long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics’ trading cards and collectibles business, and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards