QA Proofreader

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.