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 extensions
• Follow brand standards and guidelines across a various number of brand portfolios
• Build secondary or back panel layouts
• Adjust layouts based on die line updates and/or regulatory changes
• Update, review, refine layouts based on feedback from Design Directors
• Finalize artwork so it is Production Ready (not incl. pre-press)
• Review work with a critical eye for layout and detail
• Monitor your own output and workload timings
• Communicate and report progress and challenges to Team Leads, Senior Creative Artworkers and QA team

The ideal person

• Has a good understanding of technical Packaging Production
• Has an eye for design, layout, typography, spacing, and color
• Has a good understanding of how to interpret brand concepts and/or brand standards into packaging artwork execution
• Ensures accurate, consistent, and timely completion of artwork
• Through training, learns and executes artwork for legal and regulatory compliance
• Has great interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal
• Has the ability to work in a fast paced and highly dynamic environment
• Has a collaborative approach to working within the team
• Has 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 industry
• A well-rounded portfolio showcasing your abilities in building packaging art solutions
• A solid understanding of Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite (knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign), Microsoft Word, and Excel.