Operator, Form QC

Role Summary

The mandate of the Pre-Press team is to translate card designs to beautiful, error-free, and quality-checked forms that are ready for press. Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a Prinergy Imposition Operator to support file imposition and proofing processes in line with our Pre-Press team’s commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate is a technical and proactive problem-solver who exhibits strong attention to detail and brings demonstrated experience in Prinergy’s workflow and systems. Candidates with a passion for sports and entertainment will likely find themselves a strong cultural fit.

In this role, you will…

• Utilize Prinergy to process trading cards into print forms, ensuring proper file preparation, imposition, and trapping for optimal outputs
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Prinergy’s workflow system, process plans, output options, impositions, and automation
• Manage the imposition process end-to-end, arranging and positioning digital files on press sheets to maximize efficiency and minimize waste
• Operate digital and conventional proofing equipment, ensuring that settings align with Prinergy specifications for each job
• Collaborate closely with the production team to schedule and prioritize print jobs based on timelines and capacity
• Conduct quality checks on layout proofs, comparing to approved files and proactively addressing deviations 
• Stay current on industry trends, software updates, and emerging technologies related to print production and workflow systems

The ideal candidate:

• Proven experience (3+ years) as a Prinergy Operator or in a similar pre-press / print production role
• Demonstrated proficiency operating and managing projects in the Prinergy workflow system
• Strong understanding of print production processes, color management, and pre-press techniques
• Familiarity with different printing technologies (digital, offset, etc.) and associated equipment
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, especially in addressing technical challenges / errors and optimizing workflows
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and flex across multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities