Creative Artworker

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 behaviour, 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

The Mumbai team is a multi-disciplinary 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, adaptation and updates to life.

This role is designated working from our studio in Mumbai.

About the Role

This position calls for a Creative Artworker who has technical packaging knowledge and skills. You have a good understanding of Consumer-Packaged Goods and know the dos and don'ts when building a sound art file. You'll be the technical proficient, working alongside Directors and creative peers in developing new packaging extensions - from line to format extensions, die line changes, and updates.

You are excited to tackle any size of project - working on simple pack updates to large packaging program rollouts. You are focused and thorough in ensuring the quality of the work is high.

A collaborative and communicative team member, you keep your Creative Controller informed of your progress. Team-oriented - you are willing and excited to pitch-in and partner with your creative team members.

On any given day you might

Work on adaptive packaging projects ranging from packaging category & line extensionsFollow brand standards and guidelines across a various number of brand portfoliosBuild secondary or back panel layoutsAdjust layouts based on die line updates and/or regulatory changesUpdate, review, refine layouts based on feedback from Design DirectorsFinalize artwork so it is Production Ready (not incl. pre-press)Review work with a critical eye for layout and detailMonitor your own output and workload timingsCommunicate and report progress and challenges to Team Leads, Senior Creative Artworkers and QA team

The ideal person

Has a good understanding of technical Packaging ProductionHas an eye for design, layout, typography, spacing, and colorHas a good understanding of how to interpret brand concepts and/or brand standards into packaging artwork executionEnsures accurate, consistent, and timely completion of artworkThrough training, learns and executes artwork for legal and regulatory complianceHas great interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbalHas the ability to work in a fast paced and highly dynamic environmentHas a collaborative approach to working within the teamHas a positive and open attitude to working and learning

You Bring

Diploma/Degree in Graphic, Packaging Production Art (or related field)2-5 years (minimum) working in a Design and/or Production role within the Consumer-Packaged Goods industryA well-rounded portfolio showcasing your abilities in building packaging art solutionsA solid understanding of Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite (knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign), Microsoft Word, and Excel.