Senior Creative Artworker - Packaging

Who are we? Marks is a Global 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, production and integrated marketing communications. Together, we are 700+ people across 12 studios and 8 countries. We are a truly connected group of global agencies, growing closer and collaborating more every day. We are looking for team members who are willing and excited to connect, communicate and interact with Marks colleagues at all levels across our network. 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. About the team: The Mumbai team is a multidisciplinary group constructed to service some of North America and Europe’s biggest brands. This team lives and breathes packaging adaptation and production across a versatile collection of brands and categories – from food & beverages to household essentials and health. You’ll work alongside a team of graphic designers, project managers, proofreaders, quality-check specialists, and schedulers to bring packaging extensions, adaptations and updates to life. About the Role: This position calls for a Senior Creative Artworker - Packaging who possesses strong technical packaging knowledge and skills. You have a keen understanding of Consumer Packaged Goods and know the dos and don’ts when building a sound art file. You’ll be the technical expert, working alongside Directors and creative peers in developing new packaging extensions – from line to format extensions, dieline changes, and updates. You are excited to tackle any size of project – working on simple pack updates to large packaging program rollouts. You are thorough in your craft – taking ultimate responsibility for your work, ensuring the quality of the work is high. A collaborative and communicative team member, you keep your Creative Controller, Scheduler, and Project Managers informed of your progress. Team-oriented – you are willing and excited to pitch-in and partner and every turn, including mentoring and coaching junior team members. On any given day you might: on adaptive packaging projects ranging from packaging category & line extensions brand standards and guidelines across a various number of brand portfolios responsible for reviewing packaging families for continuity within lineups secondary or back panel layouts layouts based on dieline updates and/or regulatory changes review, refine layouts based on feedback from Design Directors artwork so it is Production Ready (not incl. pre-press) work with a critical eye for layout and detail manage multiple projects and deadlines an active partner with Account and Project Management teams The ideal person: a deep understanding of technical Packaging Production an eye for design, layout, typography, spacing, and color able to interpret brand concepts and/or brand standards into packaging artwork execution accurate, consistent, and timely completion of artwork by effectively using industry standard software, tools, and print techniques training, learns and executes artwork for legal and regulatory compliance the ability to prioritize workload, proactively seek answers to questions, and meet assigned deadlines excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal the ability to work in a fast paced and highly dynamic environment a collaborative approach to working within the team Brings a roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-it-done attitude You Bring: Diploma/Degree in Graphic, Packaging Production Art (or related field) 6+ years (minimum) working in a Design and/or Production role within the Consumer Packaged Goods industry A well-rounded portfolio showcasing your abilities in building packaging art solutions A deep understanding of Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite (Expert knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign), Microsoft Word, and Excel.