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 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
Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a Senior Retoucher to support imaging, color correction and retouching of card images / designs in line with our Pre-Press team's commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate is design-savvy and organized, exhibits strong attention to detail, and brings deep experience in imaging and retouching operations. Candidates with a passion for sports and entertainment will likely find themselves a strong cultural fit. 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.
Responsibilities
- Create Key assets for a varied portfolio of licenses
- Ensure all images meet color accuracy and consistency requirements
- Maintain quality control procedures to ensure that all visual materials (e.g., images, graphics) align with the highest standards of the business and meet the specific requirements of each project
- Work cross-functionally with photographers, designers, and other stakeholders to achieve desired retouching results for various projects
- Collaborate with international and external contributors
- Identify and resolve issues related to image quality, resolution, and/or color accuracy
- Foster a collaborative, efficient, and communication-first work environment
- Stay informed on industry best practices, technologies, and software
- Continuously seek ways to improve retouching processes and optimize workflow.
Skills and Experience Required
- Proven experience (5-10 years) in imaging and retouching operations
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in related field.
- Proficiency in imaging and retouching software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Lightroom, or other specialized color correction/retouching tools
- Strong knowledge of color theory and color management
- Strong team player with ownership mindset.
- Experience working with large volumes of image assets in a fast-moving environment
- Strong organizational skills, communication abilities, and attention to detail
- In-depth knowledge of professional sports, historical and current, particularly Bundesliga, Premier League, UEFA domestic and international competitions.
- 3D skills are a plus
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
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