Quality Control Assocaite

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Control Associate- Creative supports the Studio in all of print production materials to ensure that the final product is error free and on brand.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in English / Journalism preferred or equivalent work experience required.

2+ years experience in editing

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Highly organized

Must be able to work independently

Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality.

Strong knowledge of grammar

Ability to prioritize workload

JOB DUTIES

denotes an essential function )

• Work closely with the Project Managers / production team to ensure that jobs are completed in a timely manner
• Keep production schedules on track during the transition into the nightshift
• Perform all quality control for the Studio which includes but is not limited to ensuring the following :

All proofs are of perfect quality

Proofs pass proof control specifications set by us for the specification set by the publication / printer

Overprints are set correctly by having separations run as and when needed

• Check size / color space and resolution of all jobs leaving the studio either for release or approval : this includes making sure all jobs have the correct news / swop images and density specs etc
• Ensure completed job by studio meets the exact brief given in the tracker job ticket

Help Project Managers / production team to ensure that all files that coming in are of a suitable quality to work with at the start of the campaign or project

• Monitor the quality of all work produced in studio and supports the Studio Manager and devise ways to stop the errors in future
• Ensure all operators file and name work correctly including the artists adhere to the appropriate workflows for any particular project

Help to release jobs during busy periods

Help to ensure all time and materials is logged on jobs by operators

Check all materials and brochures produced for specific clients

Work with the teams to ensure all marketing materials are on brief

Coordinate with World Writers for materials to be translated

When necessary, write copy points for the promotional materials

Constant communication with the account management teams.