Primary Purpose

Represent Marks and support our ever-evolving business needs as an integral member of the team, building partnerships and collaboration with both agency and client teams. Serve as one of two Proofreaders and partner with cross-functional agency teams consisting of Project Managers, Designers, Copywriter and Regulatory/Compliance. The Proofreader’s primary function will be to review store brand packaging artwork across all categories (Edibles/General Merchandise, Beauty, Personal Care, Health Care) for grammar, typography, composition, content, trademark usage and legal/regulatory compliance (primarily FDA, FTC), and enforce consistency and adherence to approved brand style guides. In the face of demanding deadlines and multiple, rapidly changing priorities, you will support and exhibit behaviors consistent with Marks values and beliefs in a fiscally responsible manner. Marks philosophy: Design integrity, Technical accuracy and Speed to market.

**This is a remote role based in Canada.

General Overview

The Proofreader will become proficient across a range of brand categories and style guides by getting immersed in existing brands, style guides and individual product SKUs, various formats, legalities, SFP/NFP needs, ingredients and logos/icons as well as learning various regulatory and compliance requirements. You are an integral part of the team. The ideal candidate is detail oriented and excels in a fast-paced, creative environment. You’ll be reviewing a large volume of packaging artwork files on a daily basis at numerous points throughout the development and print production process to ensure file accuracy. You should be driven to perfection, thrive in the demands of often pressing deadlines, flexible in adapting to copy/layout changes and effectively manage your workload and time to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

In addition to the above responsibilities, the Proofreader will also:

• Work closely with Project Managers, Copywriter, Regulatory/Compliance and Production Designers reviewing copy sheets and artwork files, checking against vendor-provided copy content files and adherence to brand style guides
• Read, understand and follow all work instructions via project management system throughout defined workflow process
• Proofread packaging copy electronically and physically at all stages of the production process to correct errors in type, grammar and punctuation, and enforce 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 other members of the packaging team
• Leverage established key resources and guidelines

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Writing, English, Communications, Arts or other relevant major
• 3-5 years experience working as a proofreader
• Experience in an advertising and marketing environment is preferred; working on complex and FDA/FTC regulated products; pharmaceutical and edible product experience is a bonus
• High degree of accuracy and eye for consistency and detail
• Ability to manage large volume of projects at different stages of development
• 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
• Sound judgment and the ability to make good editing decisions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Open to a flexible work schedule
• Proficient using Mac OS and Microsoft Products; Adobe Acrobat and project management/routing systems

We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruitment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, particularly those who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Together, we strive to foster an environment where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors

Experience

Required 3 years

Proofreader

Preferred

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

Experience in an advertising and marketing environment is preferred; working on complex and FDA/FTC regulated products; pharmaceutical and edible product experience is a bonus