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
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
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
