Quality Control Specialist

BGB Group

QC Specialist, Studio

Our Agency

BGB Group is a healthcare communications agency that offers a wide range of services, including traditional pharmaceutical advertising, promotional medical education, payer marketing, and consulting services. Known for excellence and professionalism, we’re hired as strategic and creative partners by our biopharmaceutical clients to drive category/brand awareness and growth.   

Position Overview

The QC Specialist is responsible for the integrity of print and digital files produced by the Studio. The QC Specialist is an experienced professional, able to juggle day-to-day work-flow in an extremely active department. This position reports to the Associate Director, Studio

Primary Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and identify production issues within art files and conceptual materials produced by internal and freelance Studio team at key stages of process:
• Mechanical (Construction, die-lines, color usage, image resolution, design integrity, naming convention, etc.)
• QC (Assets are Print /Digital quality, within brand guidelines, consistent to the campaign, etc.)
• Release (Release File and final routed document match, package is complete, and Production Manager is informed)
• Cross check edits and relay any/all updates to Studio artist
• Maintain the highest possible standards and follow processes for all print and digital materials produced by the Studio
• Prioritize workload and execute assigned projects ensuring schedules and deadlines are met
• Function within the team structure and partner with all team members
• Inform Supervisor on the status of departmental affairs, including all design-related computer hardware/software needs (upgrades, equipment needs/problems, training, etc.)
• Help to identify and eliminate factors creating conflict and minimize recurrence
• Partner with Print Production to develop/modify Spec Sheets
• Consult with Supervisor, as well as Account Service, Project Management, and other agency team members as necessary to achieve agency objectives
• Engage in personal development necessary to stay current in electronic file preparation techniques and standards
• May be required to work beyond normal scheduled work hours to meet business needs

Secondary Responsibilities

• Support Studio Brand Leads as needed
• Contribute to the Edits, Mechanical, QC, and Release preparation of art files
• Support New Business initiatives
• Contribute to in-house projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Expert knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite. Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Expert knowledge of print and digital processes and file preparation
• Effective interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well in teams
• Dexterity to quickly understand and transition between different projects, initiatives, or work streams
• Ability to prioritize work-flow and redirect projects to meet competing and changing deadlines
• Demonstrates organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to multi-task, handle stressful situations, and deadline pressures
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Good at maintaining brand identity

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 

The salary range provided is for the NYC-hybrid position, which requires occasional in-office presence, and represents what a potential hire may expect to earn in this role at BGB. For candidates in other locations, salary will be adjusted to reflect local market rates. Actual salary decisions will be influenced by several factors that we use to determine overall fit, including experience (both direct and indirect), education, training, demonstrated qualifications, and organizational need. Salary is only one component of the total rewards package offered at BGB Group.

BGB Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any category or class of person protected by law.