Director of Digital Print Operations
Core
Lead end-to-end digital print workflow for physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and collectibles in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Role type
Director of Digital Print Operations (hands-on IC leader)
Builds
Physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and collectibles
Domain
Sports collectibles manufacturing and digital print operations
Required skills
digital printing, prepress, color management, production scheduling, team leadership, SOP development, quality control, equipment management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
trading cards/collectibles experience, on-card printing, foil/premium finishing, print-on-demand, ERP systems
Technologies
digital printing presses, prepress software, ERP systems, production scheduling tools
Responsibilities
Ensure safety and security standards for physical and digital assets; run the digital production workflow from print-ready files to finished cards; scale operations to include high-end turnkey production and Topps Now; set and hold daily production schedules and throughput targets; build fast-turn print-on-demand processes for live sports moments; define and enforce quality standards and inspection processes; author and maintain SOPs and work instructions; partner with Supply Chain and Project Management on print run sizing and street-date sequencing; hire, develop, and lead the digital production team; manage machine uptime and coordinate maintenance; track production metrics and drive continuous improvement.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC leadership
