Quality Control Analyst

Experience:

Role Purpose

The QC Ingest Specialist is responsible for reviewing and validating all master working files shared by the Tier 1 agency before they are handed over to Tier 3 production teams. The role ensures that incoming assets—across digital, print, or moving-image formats—are complete, structurally correct, aligned to the campaign toolkit, and match the client-approved reference output. This ensures the files are fully prepared and suitable for adaptation work.

The role also manages asset ingestion into the client’s Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, including accurate metadata tagging, structuring, and version control.

Key Responsibilities

1. QC of Incoming Master Files

• Review all working files delivered by Tier 1 agencies (digital, print, video/motion).
• Validate that the master file matches the client-approved low-resolution output/reference.
• Confirm compliance with campaign toolkits, brand guidelines, and adaptation rules.
• Ensure working files are complete, organized, and ready for Tier 3 adaptation.

2. Technical Verification

• Check file structures, naming conventions, layers, links, fonts, comps, and source assets.
• Verify that no elements are missing (images, fonts, footage, audio, graphics, etc.).
• Validate correct formats, aspect ratios, colour profiles, file sizes, and export settings depending on deliverable type.
• Confirm correct setup for future adaptation—multi-size, multi-market, multi-format.

3. Toolkit & Guideline Alignment

• Assess compliance with campaign toolkit specifications for layout, animation, design systems, colour, typography, grids, motion rules, supers, and safe zones.
• Identify deviations or mismatches between the toolkit guidelines and the working file.

4. DAM Upload & Metadata Tagging

• Upload approved master files and packaged assets to the client DAM.
• Apply correct metadata tagging and taxonomy standards.
• Maintain folder structure, naming hygiene, and version control.
• Ensure assets are properly searchable, accessible, and catalogued.

5. Communication & Reporting

• Share structured QC feedback with internal teams and Tier 1 partners.
• Document issues, inconsistencies, and missing components with clarity.
• Maintain QC logs, ingest trackers, and process checklists.
• Collaborate with project managers, studio teams, and governance leads for issue resolution.

Skills & Experience Required

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of:

• Digital:

  Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Figma

• Print:

  Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop

• Moving Image:

  Premiere Pro, After Effects (basic understanding acceptable)
• Understanding of production workflows across digital, print, and video.
• Ability to check layered files, packaged assets, timelines, linked items, and composition structures.
• Experience with campaign toolkits, brand guidelines, and adaptation-ready master files.

DAM & Metadata Skills

• Experience using enterprise DAM platforms (e.g., AEM, Bynder, Aprimo).
• Knowledge of metadata tagging, taxonomy, and asset classification.
• Understanding of file versioning and library management.

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Ability to document QC findings clearly.
• Good communication skills for coordination with internal and external teams.
• Structured, process-oriented, and comfortable following QC workflows.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in creative production, post-production, or adaptation studios.
• Exposure to multi-market or multi-format campaign workflows.
• Familiarity with content libraries, toolkits, brand hubs, or global guidelines.