The Creative Finalizer is responsible for the final stages of the creative production process, ensuring the accuracy, quality, and delivery of finished creative assets. They play a crucial role in reviewing and finalizing designs, conducting quality checks, and coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure the successful completion of projects.Key Responsibilities:1. Creative Review and Finalization: Review designs, artwork, layouts, and proofs to ensure they meet project requirements, brand guidelines, and quality standards. Verify the accuracy of content, typography, color accuracy, image resolutions, and overall design integrity. Make necessary adjustments and refinements to ensure a polished and final version of the creative asset.2. Quality Control and Proofing: Implement standardized quality control processes to ensure the accuracy and consistency of final creative deliverables. Conduct thorough checks for errors, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and technical specifications. Review and approve final proofs, ensuring they adhere to the established standards and meet client expectations.3. File Preparation and Management: Collaborate with creative teams to prepare finalized creative assets for production. Ensure proper file organization, naming conventions, and version control for easy retrieval and future reference. Generate final files in suitable formats and sizes as per specific production requirements.4. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with internal departments, including creative teams, account managers, and production teams, to gather project requirements and ensure alignment. Communicate feedback, specifications, and revisions effectively to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and resolution of any issues or concerns.5. Vendor Coordination: Coordinate with external vendors, such as printers, manufacturers, and suppliers, to ensure accurate production and timely delivery of final creative products. Provide detailed specifications and requirements, obtain quotes and samples, and review proofs and samples for approval. Maintain strong relationships and open lines of communication with vendors to ensure seamless collaboration.6. Process Improvement: Continuously assess and improve finalization processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity. Identify and implement strategies to streamline operations, minimize errors, and optimize resource allocation. Stay updated with advancements in technology and industry best practices to enhance the finalization process.7. Team Support and Guidance: Support creative teams throughout the finalization process by offering guidance, feedback, and solutions to enhance the quality and efficiency of creative deliverables. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting professional growth and development among team members.Requirements
Proven experience in a creative production role, with a focus on finalization and quality control.
Strong attention to detail, with a keen eye for accuracy, consistency, and visual aesthetics.
Excellent knowledge of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout.
Proficiency in design software, such as Windows and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and other relevant tools.
Familiarity with print production processes, file specifications, and pre-press requirements.
Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to provide constructive feedback and communicate expectations to internal teams and external vendors.
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on finding solutions and overcoming challenges.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
Knowledge of industry-standard software and tools related to the finalization and quality control of creative assets.
Strong time management skills and a proactive approach to workload management.
BenefitsAutonomy work style, empowered and challenged!We are dedicated to provide fast, thoughtful, and high-touch interactions. We hold ourselves to exceptionally high standards, and strive for incredible attention to detail, empathy, and fast turnaround times. We love what we do and enjoy doing it. We provide on-job training, international training opportunities, top notch talents teams and creative work environment to help everyone reach their potential and grow within UBRAND.Advertising never stands still…we’re fast paced! Tired of watching the clock and dreading your long days? Join a team that doesn't sit still. Our days are action packed and you'll always be growing and learning. It’s an opportunity to become an integral part of our creative squad.UBRAND is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.