Freelance Packaging Translator

4 weeks ago

Canada Marks, part of SGS & Co Full time

Agency Overview

Marks is a brand design and experience agency that is uniquely constructed to enable brands to win in an age of constant change. Fueled by our dual vantage points – embedded partners and future-forward experts – we build brand momentum to move fast, move forward, and move confidently.


As a full-service agency, our expertise extends across all facets of the branding spectrum: strategy, innovation, design, adaptation, integrated marketing communications. Together, we are 600+ people across 12 studios and 8 countries.


Marks is part of SGS & Co, a brand impact group built with the agility and inventiveness that enables our clients to thrive. Our sister company, SGS, is an integrated packaging and marketing company. Together, we shift brands to impact.


Position Overview

This is a fully remote temporary 2-month freelance position. The Translator and Proofreader will become proficient across a range of brand categories and style guides by getting immersed in client brands, lexicons, brand style guides and individual product SKUs. The Translator Proofreader will review various formats, legalities, ingredients, logos, icons as well as learning various regulatory and compliance requirements. The Translator Proofreader is an integral part of the team. The ideal candidate is detail oriented and excels in a fast-paced, creative environment. They will review a large volume of packaging files on a daily basis at numerous points throughout the creative and adaptive design process to ensure file accuracy.


Working with...


Project Managers, Adaptive Designers, Creative Designers, Regulatory Compliance, Client Service and Traffic Managers across North America


Responsible for...


  • Read, understand and follow all work instructions via project management workorders and project management systems defined by workflow process
  • Provide French translations for Canadian products, adhering to French Canadian Market
  • Proofread packaging copy electronically at all stages of the creative and adaptive/PA process to correct errors in type, grammar and punctuation enforcing consistency
  • Check that overall package appearance conforms to relevant brand style guide and client lexicons
  • Confirm UPC codes, trademarks, phone numbers and other ancillary packaging components are correct and up to date
  • Communicate and collaborate efficiently with all team members


Those who succeed...

  • Possess superior organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to details and adhering to best practices and brand guidelines
  • Have a high degree of accuracy and eye for consistency and detail
  • Experience in an advertising and marketing or packaging environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Open to a flexible work schedule



Critical Skills and Behaviors

Thriving in a collaborative space

  • We value culture and teamwork over egos—must work well within a team
  • We’re a tightly knit group that values and prioritizes agency culture


Curiosity and passion

  • Keeps up with trends and seeks opportunities to grow


Independence, resourcefulness and reliability

  • Demonstrates a roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-it-done attitude
  • Helps create efficiencies and improve processes


Prerequisites

  • Post Secondary education in Writing, English, Communications, Editing
  • ATIO or OTTIAQ Certification preferred
  • 5+ years of experience working as a proofreader, copy editor
  • Computer literacy, proficient using Mac OS and Microsoft products as well as Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Working knowledge of translation management systems (MemoQ, DeepL, Trados)

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