The role
Job description
Markage is looking for a Senior Artworker to join our fully remote Canadian team. This role focuses on leading complex artwork production, adaptation, and final file quality across client projects. You will take responsibility for difficult or high-volume artwork workstreams, maintain technical and visual accuracy, and help other team members resolve production issues before release. You will work with designers, design directors, artwork specialists, producers, project managers, and external production partners. Clear communication, reliable follow-through, and careful work are expected. AI-assisted tools may be used for version comparison, production checklists, asset organization, document preparation, and quality review. All AI-assisted work must be reviewed for accuracy, relevance, confidentiality, and fit before it is shared or used.
Essential duties
- Lead complex artwork and production workstreams from approved design through final files.
- Prepare and review adaptations across formats, SKUs, markets, languages, and production specifications.
- Maintain strict accuracy across copy, typography, imagery, dimensions, dielines, and brand elements.
- Review artwork prepared by others and identify technical or content issues before release.
- Resolve production problems with designers, producers, printers, and specialist partners.
- Maintain robust version control, file naming, packaging, and final archive practices.
- Support efficient artwork workflows, templates, and quality-control checklists.
- Guide less experienced artwork team members on production standards and file discipline.
- Track approvals and ensure only current, authorized files move into production.
- Escalate risks involving content, specifications, timing, or production feasibility.
Essential requirements
- Strong senior-level artwork, production-design, or prepress experience.
- Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and production workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to review complex files and maintain high accuracy under deadline.
- Holds a valid Dex Professional Senior Specialist Certification (DEX-PSS) in the Arts, Media & Creative Production domain.
Preferred qualifications
- Packaging or regulated-content artwork experience.
- Experience leading high-volume versioning or multilingual production.
- Experience mentoring artwork or production-design colleagues.