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Full-Time

Quality Control Specialist

Proofreading

Posted on 9/16/2024

Critical Mass

Critical Mass

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital experience design and marketing agency

Consulting
Consumer Software

Junior, Mid

San Jose, CA, USA

Expected to work from the office a minimum of 3 days a week.

Category
Editing & Proofreading
Content & Writing
Copywriting
Required Skills
Communications
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Requirements
  • Advanced English level (B2+/C1 reading, writing, and conversation).
  • 2+ years in an advertising agency.
  • 3+ years of experience in proofreading/copywriting
  • Strong communication skills
  • Knowledge of editing video and audio in software including Davinci Resolve & Premiere
  • Broad knowledge of Adobe Suite software including but not limited to Photoshop & After Effects
  • Understanding of asset and creative delivery specs and exporting standards for a variety of creative assets
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong sense of catalog organization and file naming convention to manage file storage
  • Keen eye for design principles and strong attention to detail
  • Bachelor's degree in design, it's nice to have.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor production compliance to provided standards and guidelines.
  • Check for copy alignment, spelling, technical specification alignment, and technical errors on any output produced.
  • Communicate errors and expected results clearly through written reports.
  • Attend daily and weekly meetings with production and post-production teams to gather QC requirements.
  • Monitor JIRA, e-mail inbox and communication channels for incoming work.
  • Report QC project status to Design Supervisors, Producers, and QA/QC Lead
  • Understand production/post-production workflow and advise when errors could be introduced.
  • Organize, track, and ensure quality of final files before delivery to trafficking team or clients.
  • Assist with data ingest and file archival on our various cloud tools and servers alongside the Asset Management team

Critical Mass is a digital experience design agency that creates engaging digital solutions for clients in various industries, including automotive, finance, healthcare, and retail. The agency focuses on delivering tailored digital strategies, user experience (UX) design, and technology solutions. Their services encompass website design and development, digital marketing campaigns, social media management, and data analytics. Critical Mass stands out from competitors by emphasizing a collaborative approach, working closely with clients to co-create solutions that resonate with their target audience. The company aims to simplify complex digital challenges and provide user-friendly solutions while nurturing talent through programs like the Critical Mass Artist In Residence (CM AIR) and Trailhead.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$238K

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

1996

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition by DesignRush as one of the best digital marketing companies in Canada highlights Critical Mass's industry leadership and credibility.
  • Partnerships with high-profile clients like BlackSquare and Diageo demonstrate the agency's ability to deliver striking and effective digital solutions.
  • Innovative programs like the artist-in-residence initiative with Shantell Martin foster a creative and dynamic work environment.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive digital marketing and advertising sector requires continuous innovation to maintain market position.
  • Dependence on project-based fees and retainers may lead to revenue volatility, especially during economic downturns.

What makes Critical Mass unique

  • Critical Mass excels in simplifying complex digital challenges through bespoke digital strategies and user-friendly solutions, setting them apart from more generalized digital agencies.
  • Their unique programs like CM AIR and Trailhead foster creativity and nurture emerging talent, providing a competitive edge in innovation and talent development.
  • A collaborative approach with clients and a deep understanding of digital trends enable Critical Mass to co-create impactful solutions that resonate with target audiences.

Benefits

Professional Development Spending Account that can be used for conferences, courses, subscriptions, books

Competitive pay and benefits

Match charitable donations up to $100USD

Flexible, reasonable work-from-home arrangements whenever possible

INACTIVE