QA Proofreader

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

We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst to review a wide variety of pre-production text and art files for trading card products, across multiple brands within our professional Sports and Entertainment licenses. This position interfaces with internal teams in a fast-paced environment to review pre-production art files, maintaining the visual quality of our products, and complying with the standards of our licensors. The right candidate needs to be well-versed with multi-tasking, using several platforms, and driving a multitude of projects independently, as well as comfortable functioning in a tight team environment. The role requires a keen eye for detail and design, proactive mindset, and a proficiency in sports verbiage and awareness.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proofread raw trading card sports and entertainment text for grammar, spelling, house style and licensor requirements.
• Weigh-in on design composition and execution during multi-department overview of Master design files.
• Review composed files of trading cards for file integrity, design consistency, image quality, text formatting, technical set-up and printing plate registration.
• Examine intermediate stages of card proofs to ensure that requested revisions (by Quality Assurance, Editorial staff, Designers or Licensors) have been accurately applied.
• Check imposition layouts against subject lists to ensure proper alignment of trading card sheets released to press.
• Perform final review of imposed trading card sheets for errors and omissions prior to release of files to press.
• Inspect packaging art files, to ensure accuracy of information presented to consumer, based on internal content documents, legal guidelines, and Bills of Materials.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 3 years professional experience in the journalism, photography, and/or sports & collectibles industry.

Knowledge Skills and ABILITIES:

• Outstanding attention to textual and graphic detail and ability to incorporate extensive licensor style guides.
• Mastery of English (U.S.) grammar, and adaptability to occasional use of European English formats.
• Flexibility to variable styles and requirements of assorted sports (MLB, MLS, UEFA Champions League, Bundesliga, Formula 1) and entertainment (Star Wars, Garbage Pail Kids) properties.
• Multi-tasking capability to manage assignments across several projects and maintain priorities within a steady daily workflow.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, web browser-based interfaces, and Macintosh OS.
• In-depth interest and knowledge of Sports and Entertainment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Onsite work is required – 5 days a week

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