Creative QA Specialist | Creative & Media Team

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world. 

This is a hybrid role with the expectation that you will need to go into the office 2 days week. You must be located within 50 miles of our Chicago, IL office located at: One South Wacker, 1 S Wacker Dr #2250, Chicago, IL 60606

About You

As the Creative QA Specialist, you will be part of a dedicated team ensuring the flawless delivery of a large amount of creative assets, including static banners, animations, and live-action video content in up to 60 languages (no knowledge of the languages required). Far beyond traditional proofreading, you will review content, visual elements, and audio (such as voiceover and sound), and check for alignment with brand guidelines.

Collaborating closely with other departments on the creative team, this role involves meticulous and repeated review at various stages throughout the life of a multitude of projects, to catch layout issues, grammar and style inconsistencies, as well as brand misalignment across multiple brands. You will also check translation documents for consistency, and verify final deliverables against project briefs.

Ideal candidates have experience in creative quality assurance (preferably in an agency), excellent proofreading skills, familiarity with Chicago and AP grammar styles, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Strong communication skills, solid time management, and a collaborative spirit are essential to success in this role.

What you’ll do

• Performing quality assurance reviews on all digital assets/deliverables, including static banners, social media animation, and presentation decks
• Ensuring that all deliverables are consistent with brand standards and guidelines
• Keeping in close communication with PMs to ensure all deliverables are on track
• Keeping up to date on and adhering to QA best practices across different platforms

What you’ll bring

• 3-5 years of experience, preferably in an agency environment (not required)
• Excellent proofreading skills (required)
• Excellent analytical skills
• Knowledge of Chicago and AP grammar styles
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong written and verbal skills in both individual and group settings
• Ability to identify layout issues of individual projects and work quickly
• and independently to provide critical feedback when necessary
• Adoption of Creative team’s communication and project management tools

 Additional things that will impress us:

• Experience using a DAM
• Experience with project management tools
• Experience in a performance marketing agency a plus (not required) 

Proficiency in the following programs/tools:

• Dropbox and Google Drive
• Google Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs)
• Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our  benefits package:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave

The anticipated salary range for this position is $82,000 - $90,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible. 

 

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: 

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and gen