Proofreader
Proofreader
Marks, part of SGS & Co
Chicago, IL
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Marks is hiring a Proofreader for our Marks Chicago studio!
Who are we?
Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum – from brand design and packaging to content and consumer connections. Rooted in a deep understanding of human behavior, we are uniquely constructed to enable brands to win in an age of constant change.
A super-charged experience powerhouse - 700 people strong, with subject matter experts working collaboratively across 12 studios and 8 countries - we have helped some of the world’s biggest brands connect to their audiences and tackle the biggest challenges and opportunities of today’s consumer landscape.
About The Team
This Marks Packaging Design team is a talented agency-within-an-agency. Constructed to service an exclusive retail client engagement – this group lives and breathes packaging craft across a versatile collection of brands and categories – from food & beverages to household essentials. A multidisciplinary group of problem-solvers, you’ll work alongside creatives, project managers, copywriters, CGI artists, photographers, and production artists alike, to bring new packaging designs, extensions, adaptations, and updates to life.
This role is designated hybrid – working 3 days a week from our Chicago studio (located in the bustling Fulton Market neighborhood), as well as from home.
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 daily at numerous points throughout the creative and adaptive design process to ensure file accuracy.
Working with...
Thriving in a collaborative space
Who are we?
Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum – from brand design and packaging to content and consumer connections. Rooted in a deep understanding of human behavior, we are uniquely constructed to enable brands to win in an age of constant change.
A super-charged experience powerhouse - 700 people strong, with subject matter experts working collaboratively across 12 studios and 8 countries - we have helped some of the world’s biggest brands connect to their audiences and tackle the biggest challenges and opportunities of today’s consumer landscape.
About The Team
This Marks Packaging Design team is a talented agency-within-an-agency. Constructed to service an exclusive retail client engagement – this group lives and breathes packaging craft across a versatile collection of brands and categories – from food & beverages to household essentials. A multidisciplinary group of problem-solvers, you’ll work alongside creatives, project managers, copywriters, CGI artists, photographers, and production artists alike, to bring new packaging designs, extensions, adaptations, and updates to life.
This role is designated hybrid – working 3 days a week from our Chicago studio (located in the bustling Fulton Market neighborhood), as well as from home.
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 daily 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 Manager
- 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
- 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
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
- Keeps up with trends and seeks opportunities to grow
- Demonstrates a roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-it-done attitude
- Helps create efficiencies and improve processes
- Post Secondary education in Writing, English, Communications, Editing
- 3+ years of experience working as a proofreader, copy editor
- Computer literacy, proficient using Mac OS and Microsoft products as well as Adobe Acrobat Pro
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing -
Industries
Design
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