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Director, Card Production

Seattle, WA, United States

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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 building the future of trading card games.

The Fanatics TCG studio is focused on creating the next generation of global trading card game franchises — combining compelling intellectual property, innovative gameplay, and premium collectible objects.

 

At the center of this effort is the card itself.

We are seeking a Director, Card Production to build and lead the systems, processes, and partnerships required to bring our cards to life — from early design through final printed product.

 

This role will define how cards are created, managed, and manufactured at scale. You will be responsible for building the end-to-end card production pipeline, including internal tools, asset workflows, file preparation, and external printing and manufacturing partnerships.

 

The ideal candidate combines deep production expertise with strong systems thinking, and understands how to deliver both precision at scale and excellence in physical product quality.

 

What You’ll Do

Build the End-to-End Card Production Pipeline

  • Define and implement the card production workflow from concept through print-ready files.
  • Establish systems for card data, templating, versioning, and asset management.
  • Partner with engineering and product teams to determine what should be built internally vs. leveraged from existing capabilities.
  • Help define and prioritize requirements for card toolsets and databases.

Develop Internal Tools & Infrastructure

  • Work with technical teams to build or adapt systems for:
    • Card creation and templating
    • Rules and text integration
    • Asset tracking and version control
    • File output and print preparation
  • Ensure systems are scalable, flexible, and support long-term franchise needs.

Own Print-Ready File Creation

  • Establish standards and processes for prepress, color management, and file preparation.
  • Ensure all card files meet the technical specifications required for high-quality printing at scale.
  • Build workflows that minimize errors and ensure consistency across large card sets.

Lead External Manufacturing Strategy

  • Define requirements for paper stock, finishes, printing techniques, and manufacturing capabilities.
  • Partner internally to align on printing and production capabilities.
  • Evaluate and manage relationships with external printers and manufacturing partners.
  • Ensure final products meet standards for durability, playability, and collectible quality.

Bridge Creative, Product, and Manufacturing

  • Work closely with Creative, Design, and Product teams to ensure that card designs are production-ready without compromising vision.
  • Provide guidance on what is possible, scalable, and cost-effective in manufacturing.
  • Help translate creative ambition into practical, repeatable production systems.

Establish Quality Standards

  • Define and uphold quality standards for card feel, finish, color fidelity, and overall presentation.
  • Implement QA processes across both digital files and physical production.
  • Ensure consistency across sets, products, and print runs.

 

What You Bring

  • 8–12+ years of experience in print production, physical product development, or trading card/manufacturing environments.
  • Experience building or managing production pipelines at scale.
  • Strong understanding of prepress, printing processes, and manufacturing workflows.
  • Experience working with or alongside technical teams to build production tools or systems.
  • Ability to operate across creative, technical, and operational domains.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with trading cards, tabletop games, or collectible products.
  • Familiarity with card and paper production systems and workflows.
  • Experience working with global printing and manufacturing partners.
  • Background in color management, materials, or print technologies.

 

Why Join Fanatics TCG

Fanatics Collectibles is building the future of fandom.

The Fanatics TCG studio represents a rare opportunity to define not just new games, but new standards for what trading cards can be — as both game pieces and collectible objects.

 

As Director, Card Production, you will play a foundational role in building the systems and partnerships that make this possible — shaping how every card is created, produced, and experienced by players and collectors around the world.

If you’re excited about building production systems that operate at scale while delivering exceptional physical products, we’d love to hear from you.

 

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The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation.  This salary range is specific to Seattle and may not be applicable to other locations.  When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Seattle Salary Range

$155,250 - $193,200 USD

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