QC Specialist

- Asset QC & Preflight - Perform detailed QC on digital ads (display, social, video), emails, landing pages, and print/OOH assets. - Verify specs (dimensions, weight, format, color profiles, bleeds, safe zones) and IAB/platform compliance. - Validate naming conventions, version control, and final deliverable packs. Digital QA & Tracking - Test links, UTMs, pixels, tags, and redirects; confirm firing and accuracy. - Conduct cross-browser/device testing (desktop/mobile, major OS/browsers). - Check accessibility basics and content rendering (fonts, imagery, encoding). Release Governance - Run QC checklists and sign-off gates prior to client release/trafficking. - Log and prioritize defects; drive timely resolution with owners. - Maintain a master specification library and update checklists as platforms evolve. Collaboration & Process Improvement - Partner with Media Ops, Trafficking, Creative, and Project Management to prevent defects early. - Provide feedback to enhance templates, workflows, and automation. - Support onboarding and coach juniors on QC best practices. Compliance & Documentation - Ensure brand guidelines, legal copy, disclaimers, and regulatory notes are present where required. - Maintain QC records for audits; contribute to root-cause analyses and CAPAs. Required Qualifications - 3–5 years QC/QA experience in an agency, in-house studio, or production environment. - Strong knowledge of digital ad specifications (IAB), social and video platform specs, and print preflight standards. - Hands-on experience with: - Ad servers and validation: CM360, Sizmek, DV, IAS, MOAT (or equivalents) - QA/testing: BrowserStack, Litmus/Email on Acid - Collaboration/PM: Workfront, Jira, Asana, and proofing tools (e.g., ProofHQ, Acrobat) - Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat Pro; familiarity with InDesign/Photoshop for preflight checks) Proven ability to create/run QC checklists, document defects, and manage approvals.Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and communication skills.