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 Company
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 looking for a QC Associate I to support quality-control operations for our Autograph Operations team. This role reports into our Quality Control department and is responsible for ensuring that autographs that make it into our product are of the highest caliber, inventoried & documented properly, and delivered on-time for production. Candidates with a passion for sports, culture, & entertainment will find themselves a strong cultural fit.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts quality control for sticker and oncard autographs, ensuring only the highest quality autographs pass inspection
- Conducts analysis on autographs to determine a "good" vs. "bad" on-card or sticker autographs
- Supports the receipt process by unboxing and staging sticker and on-card autographs; supports data entry into Airtable/NCF, as needed
- Effectively capture critical data on QC Sheets in an organized manner, delineating autograph defects from good autographs
- Supports the secure storage and organization of high value autographs in inventory room, to include properly shelving oncard autographs in alphabetical order by products
- Utilizes effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make quick decisions throughout QC process
- Supports the organization and filing of important documents such as Witness Forms and COA's.
The Ideal Candidate:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Prior experience in manufacturing or production environments, preferred
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lift 10-15 lbs. at once, preferred
- Proficient experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel), required
- Prior experience with data management systems, a plus
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