Sr. Creative Quality Assurance Specialist

• Ecolab is seeking a highly skilled Senior Creative Quality Assurance Specialist (Design & Copy) to play a pivotal role in Quality Assurance (QA) within our Marketing division in Pune, India.
• Ecolab, the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, is seeking a Sr. Creative QA Manager experienced in blending design sensibility with linguistic accuracy, ensuring that every creative outputwhether visual, digital, or writtenmeets the highest standards of brand consistency, clarity, and effectiveness.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a visual design cum copy editing professional to help grow and strengthen the quality culture of Ecolabs Creative Services team.
• The ideal candidate will possess an eye for detail, a strong grasp of design principles, exceptional editing/proofreading skills, and the ability to enforce QA processes that elevate the quality of deliverables before they reach clients or stakeholders. This role will be based out of Pune location in India.

Whats in it For You:

• You will join a growth company offering a competitive salary and benefits.
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
• Feel proud each day to work for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments.

What You Will Do:

Creative Quality Assurance (Design & Copy)

• Review all creative outputs (presentations, marketing assets, digital, case studies, program guides, videos, etc.) for visual consistency, formatting accuracy, and brand compliance.
• Conduct copy editing and proofreading for grammar, spelling, tone, style, and messaging alignment.
• Audit creative layouts, text alignments, typography, spacing, color usage, and imagery for aesthetic balance and brand alignment.
• Provide constructive feedback to designers, writers, and project managers on improvements required.
• Act as the final checkpoint (gatekeeper) before stakeholder delivery or publication of any marketing asset at every stage of the delivery.

Visual Design Excellence

• Refine and adapt creative assets to ensure they meet brand guidelines and client expectations.
• Support design teams in complex projects where advanced visualization or creative polish is required.
• Ensure design accessibility standards are followed (contrast ratios, font legibility, etc.).

Copy Editing & Messaging Alignment

• Edit and fine-tune copy written by stakeholders or copywriters for clarity, conciseness, and impact across print, digital and presentation formats.
• Align content tone with target audience, purpose, and brand voice.
• Standardize usage of terminologies, style guides, and grammar rules across all deliverables.
• Collaborate with copywriters and subject matter experts to refine drafts into compelling, client-ready outputs.

Process & Governance

• Develop and maintain QA checklists, guidelines, and review frameworks for the Creative Services team to ensure error free creative delivery.
• Train junior designers and copywriters on best practices for design quality and error-proofing.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues, suggesting workflow optimizations and develop QA training materials working with the designers and copywriters
• Partner with Creative Managers and Project Manager to ensure SLA adherence without compromising quality.

What You Will Need:

Design Expertise:

• Strong portfolio showcasing visual design skills across print, digital, video and presentation formats.
• Proficiency in tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Figma, PowerPoint, Canva.
• Knowledge of layout, color theory, typography, branding, and UI/UX fundamentals.

Editing & Language Proficiency

• Exceptional command over English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style.
• Experience in copy editing, proofreading, and rewriting for clarity and tone.
• Familiarity with style guides (Chicago, APA, AP, or custom brand guides).

Professional Competencies

• Bachelors degree in design, communication, journalism, English, or related field.
• 8-12 years of experience in visual design and/or copy-editing roles, preferably within Creative Services, Marketing, or corporate environments.
• A global mindset and/or experience working as part of a global team
• Prior experience in Creative Quality Assurance or brand governance is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of marketing assets, corporate communications, and presentation design is highly desirable.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a zero-error mindset.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration skills with designers, writers, marketers, and business teams.
• Confident in providing clear, constructive, and respectful feedback.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability in ensuring creative excellence.
• Ability to maintain exceptional QA within the defined SLAs and TATs.