Job Summary Statement: Work with state of the art equipment in the preparation of files for proofing and printing. High degree of proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign required. Prinergy Workflow experience a plus. This is a production job (NOT a design or creative job).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare design files into print ready master files to be used in the process of building full card sets.
• Prepare provided information into documents to be used in building of final files.
• Supply print outs of all files built for internal and league approvals.
• Retouch and color correct images to company standards for use in the card building process.
• Mask and outline images as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Prinergy workflow experience highly desired.
• High degree of proficiency in: Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Competent knowledge of pre-production materials including film, foils and proofing material
• Understanding of Pre-Press and Print Industry standards, including proofing and quality control.
• Intermediate knowledge of Mac computers; fundamental knowledge of ripping and trapping of files.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of sports and entertainment trading card or trading card game industry is desirable.
• Must be self-motivated with ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with a keen attention to detail.
• Regular attendance required; ability to work 7-3 shift with additional hours as needed.

Education &/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. College Degree with an emphasis in Graphic Arts a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in the field of Pre-Press or related area.

Job Summary Statement:

Working in our Photography Department, this position will assist with identifying, selecting and cataloging photo images for use in sports cards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Download photos from DVD/Compact flash cards; label images.
• Catalog images into Media Bank; add metadata. Select images for programs.
• Prepare purchase orders for vendors; check invoices for accuracy and forward for payment.
• Request credentials and follow-up with sports teams on credentials status.
• Communicate with freelance photographers on photo needs and images needed.
• Keep inventory of items needed for photographers (DVDs, Compact flash cards, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to identify and distinguish sports players through photographs.
• Ability to interpret photo requirements from a design and player’s list.
• Ability to meet deadlines, deal with change, delays or unexpected events; must be organized.
• Knowledge of sports industry and trading card audiences preferred.
• Exhibit professional demeanor with photographers and other clientele.
• Good business judgment and independent thinking required.

Equipment/Software, Education and Experience (minimum requirements):

• 2 or more years related experience.
• Knowledge of MS Office and Outlook; ability to use word processing software; Word preferred.
• Experience using Adobe Suite, especially Photoshop required.

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Job Summary Statement:

Create production budgets for each program manufactured using contract pricing. Work closely with Production and Product Development departments to determine cost-saving initiatives and maintain budget parameters. Forecast annual production cost benchmarks based on annual sales forecasts.

The ideal candidate will posses experience in a related field, such as Accounting and/or Cost Accounting. Specific experience in Print Estimating a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create budgets using printer/manufacturer contract pricing. Review pricing and engineering data with printer.
• Provide raw material forecasts to vendors and cost-analysis regarding vendor contracts.
• Support the preparation of the annual operating budget, including production costs.
• Quote Sales and Marketing programs; often requires writing technical information for quotes.
• Collaborate with Design and PD departments to outline budget parameters and update budgets.
• Research and qualify new vendors overseas and in the U.S.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Accounting/math aptitude with extensive knowledge of printing and manufacturing needed to determine production constraints and help pinpoint cost-saving alternatives.
• Strong negotiating skills; ability to write technical specs for vendors; able to interact effectively with people at all levels, internally as well as externally.
• Understanding of cash flow and financial mathematics.
• Exhibit an advanced ability to perceive and analyze production problems and develop alternative strategies to solve them.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion under minimal supervision.
• Flexible with multi-tasking abilities. New business development is often unplanned and requires quick costing.

Equipment/Software, Education and Experience (minimum requirements):

• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Outlook, Navision and internal web-based systems.
• Bachelor's degree preferred with 5 years related experience.

Submit resume in Word or PDF format to the contact email address below.

No phone calls please. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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