Proofreader

Agency Overview

Marks is a brand design and experience agency that is uniquely constructed to enable brands to win in an age of constant change.

Fueled by our dual vantage points embedded partners and future-forward experts we build brand momentum to move fast, move forward, and move confidently.

As a full-service agency, our expertise extends across all facets of the branding spectrum : strategy, innovation, design, adaptation, integrated marketing communications.

Together, we are 600+ people across 12 studios and 8 countries.

Marks is part of SGS & Co, a brand impact group built with the agility and inventiveness that enables our clients to thrive.

Our sister company, SGS, is an integrated packaging and marketing company. Together, we shift brands to impact.

Position Overview

The Proofreader will become proficient across a range of brand categories and style guides by getting immersed in client brands, brand style guides and individual product SKUs.

The Proofreader will review various formats, legalities, ingredients, logos, icons as well as learning various regulatory and compliance requirements.

The Proofreader is an integral part of the team. The ideal candidate is detail oriented and excels in a fast-paced, creative environment.

They will review a large volume of packaging artwork files on a daily basis at numerous points throughout the creative and adaptive design process to ensure file accuracy.

Working With...

Project Managers, Adaptive Designers, Creative Designers, Regulatory Compliance, Client Service and Traffic Managers across North America

Responsible For...

• Read, understand and follow all work instructions via project management work orders and project management systems defined by workflow process
• Proofread packaging copy electronically at all stages of the creative and adaptive / PA process to correct errors in type, grammar and punctuation enforcing consistency
• Check that overall package appearance conforms to relevant brand style guide
• Confirm UPC codes, trademarks, phone numbers and other ancillary packaging components are correct and up to date
• Communicate and collaborate efficiently with all team members

Those Who Succeed

• Possess superior organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to details and adhering to best practices and brand guidelines
• Have a high degree of accuracy and eye for consistency and detail
• Experience in an advertising and marketing or packaging environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Open to a flexible work schedule

Critical Skills and Behaviors

• Thriving in a collaborative space
• We value culture and teamwork over egos must work well within a team
• We’re a tightly knit group that values and prioritizes agency culture
• Curiosity and passion
• Keeps up with trends and seeks opportunities to grow
• Independence, resourcefulness and reliability
• Demonstrates a roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-it-done attitude
• Helps create efficiencies and improve processes

Prerequisites

• Post Secondary education in Writing, English, Communications, Editing
• 5+ years of experience working as a proofreader, copy editor
• Computer literacy, proficient using Mac OS and Microsoft products as well as Adobe Acrobat Pro
3 days ago