Print Innovation Technology Specialist, TCG

• Location: Seattle
• Working time: Full Time
• Job level: Professionals
• Place of work:Hybrid
• Department:Operations

We at Ravensburger are both a truly global company and a family. As a bunch full of different characters and personalities with heart and a passion for achieving our goals together, we offer a great range of entertainment for children and families. What drives us forward? A shared sense of purpose. Together we are working on creating something meaningful - pure fulfillment for your career!

• Key technical stakeholder in the Exploration phase for product, programs, and initiatives, partnering with Product, PD, and Marketing to shape player, fan, and collector experiences.
• Translate experiential and creative vision into potential technical pathways, treatments, materials, and manufacturing approaches.
• Be the expert for cutting-edge print technology in the marketplace, and proactively bring forward innovative print technologies, card treatments, and component ideas that enable differentiated, emotionally resonant product experiences.
• Explore and evaluate how print, plastics, and hybrid manufacturing approaches can support new product concepts, programs, and initiatives.
• Develop early technical concepts that outline feasibility, creative opportunity, risks, and tradeoffs, helping teams make informed direction-setting decisions.

Technical Solution Development

• Leverage manufacturing, production, and vendor knowledge to design scalable technical solutions aligned to creative intent and business constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to iterate on concepts and refine technical approaches that serve the desired player and collector experience.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies across print, plastics, and collectibles, integrating relevant innovations into development efforts.

Production Continuity & TPM Execution

• Perform standard TPM responsibilities for print-focused components as projects transition from exploration into development and production.
• Support manufacturing handoff by establishing core specifications, validating feasibility, and ensuring solutions are production-ready.
• Partner with Project Management and Operations to ensure innovative solutions can be executed reliably, at scale, and within cost and schedule targets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Product, PD, and Marketing to align technical possibilities with experiential and business goals.
• Translate technical considerations into clear, actionable guidance for creative and business stakeholders.
• Support early marketing and brand initiatives by helping design technically grounded experiences and programs that resonate with consumers and collectors.

Creative Technical Expertise

• Deep understanding of specialty print technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes relevant to Trading Card Games and collectibles.
• Working knowledge of plastics and non-card components, with the ability to integrate multiple production methods into cohesive product solutions.

Exploration Mindset & Judgment

• Strong ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and early-stage development environments.
• Skilled at balancing creative ambition with technical feasibility, scalability, cost, and quality.
• Enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to realize a shared vision.

Execution Capability

• Ability to step into TPM-style execution when needed, ensuring continuity from concept through production.
• Strong communication, vendor-partnering, and problem-solving skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Print Production, Manufacturing, Design, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in print production, manufacturing, or technical product development, ideally within trading cards, collectibles, games, or specialty consumer products.
• Experience working directly with manufacturing partners and supporting production execution.
• Prior experience collaborating with Product or Marketing teams on experience-driven initiatives preferred.