Director of Digital Print Operations

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform, igniting the passions of global sports fans and maximizing the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally. We offer products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through our platform, fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and engage with our Sportsbook and iGaming platform.

Fanatics Collectibles operates at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology, backed by world-class investors and partners. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform spanning over 900 sports properties and engaging more than 81 million fans. We are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Our Allen, TX manufacturing operation is where a growing share of our product comes to life, with digital production as one of the fastest-moving parts. We are scaling a digital print workflow that starts with on-card production and will expand to include high-end turnkey production and Topps Now, our fast-turn product tied to live sports moments. This role is central to that growth.

About the role

We are seeking a Director of Digital Production to own the Allen digital print workflow end-to-end. You will lead on-card production as the anchor program and scale the workflow to add high-end turnkey production and Topps Now. This hands-on leadership role operates in a fast-moving environment where quality, speed, security, and reliability are critical. You will report to the leader of Allen operations and collaborate closely with Pre-Press, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams across our sites.

Responsibilities

• Own safety and security: Ensure the digital production floor meets safety and product security standards, including physical and digital asset handling (pre-release card imagery, licensed IP) to meet Fanatics' security and confidentiality requirements.
• Own the workflow: Run the Allen digital production workflow end-to-end, from print-ready files through finished, inspected cards.
• Scale the operation: Lead on-card production as the anchor program, then build the process and capacity to add high-end turnkey production and Topps Now. Partner with Allen operations leadership to shape the 1-3 year capacity and capability roadmap for digital production, informing equipment, shift, or facility investments.
• Hold the schedule: Set and maintain daily production schedules, capacity plans, and throughput targets across shifts.
• Stand up Topps Now: Build fast-turn, time-sensitive print-on-demand production tied to live sports moments, ensuring process discipline to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Own quality: Define and enforce quality standards for digital output and build inspection and QC processes to catch defects before cards ship.
• Set the standard: Author and maintain SOPs and work instructions for digital production relied upon by other Allen functions (Pre-Press, Quality, Manufacturing) as the workflow scales.
• Plan across functions: Partner with Project Management, Supply Chain, and the Sunnyvale manufacturing team on print run sizing, material planning, and street-date sequencing to align digital capacity with demand.
• Build the team: Hire, develop, and lead the Allen digital production team, designing the org and shift structure to support growth.
• Develop the talent pipeline: Own performance management, career development, and succession planning for the digital production team; provide input on compensation and promotion decisions in partnership with HR.
• Manage the equipment: Own machine uptime and coordinate with Maintenance and vendors on readiness, maintenance, and new installs.
• Report and improve: Track production metrics (volume, yield, defect rate, lead time) and drive continuous improvement against clear targets.

Requirements

• 8+ years in print production, manufacturing, or digital print operations, including 3+ years leading teams.
• Hands-on expertise in digital printing, prepress, and color management in a high-volume production environment.
• Track record of building or scaling a production function, including process design, staffing, and standard operating procedures.
• Proven ability to maintain a demanding production schedule while hitting throughput and quality targets.
• Strong operational leadership: hiring, developing, and holding a team accountable across multiple shifts.
• Comfort collaborating across Pre-Press, Quality, Supply Chain, and Project Management to solve cross-functional problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with trading cards, collectibles, or other high-mix, short-run production.
• Familiarity with on-card printing, foil, and premium finishing processes.
• Experience standing up fast-turn or print-on-demand production tied to time-sensitive demand.
• Working knowledge of ERP and production scheduling systems.

Location

This role is based in Allen, TX and requires onsite presence five days per week.