Quality Associate – Design & Creative ProductionLocation: Aundh, Pune, Maharashtra Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Work Mode: 100% Work from Office Shift: Night / Rotational Shift

Experience:
Experienced Candidates Only CTC: ₹2.15–4 LPA (Based on relevant experience and skills)

About the Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Associate to review and evaluate completed graphic designs, artwork and embroidery digitized files. The role involves identifying design and production-related errors, analysing recurring quality issues, maintaining quality reports and sharing corrective feedback with the respective teams. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in quality assurance, design quality, artwork review or creative production, along with an understanding of analytical and problem-solving methodologies.

Key Responsibilities
• Review and audit completed graphic designs, vector artwork, product mockups and embroidery digitized files.
• Identify, classify and document design-related defects and quality issues.
• Evaluate artwork for visual accuracy, design consistency and production readiness.
• Analyse recurring errors and identify their root causes.
• Use quality tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram and Pareto Analysis to investigate defects.
• Recommend and track Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Prepare and maintain Excel dashboards, quality trackers and performance reports.
• Monitor quality trends across designers, shifts,

job type
s and client requirements.
• Share structured feedback with designers, digitizers, team leads and managers.




• Suggest improvements to reduce repeat errors and maintain consistent quality standards. Required Skills & Qualifications
• Graduate in any discipline.
• Previous experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Design Quality, Artwork Quality or Creative Production.
• Basic understanding of graphic design, artwork and visual quality standards.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA, 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagram.
• Understanding of statistical analysis, quality metrics and defect tracking.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, Pivot Tables, charts and dashboards.
• Robust attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Willingness to work night / rotational shifts. Preferred Skills
• Knowledge of Six Sigma (White, Yellow, Green or Black Belt).
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Familiarity with embroidery digitizing software such as Wilcom or Pulse.
• Experience reviewing vector artwork, product mockups, embroidery designs or production-ready artwork. Note: Knowledge of Wilcom and Pulse is an added advantage but is not mandatory. Candidates with relevant design, artwork or creative production quality experience are encouraged to apply. Interview ProcessThe selection process may include an interview and a practical assessment to evaluate design-quality understanding, defect identification and analytical skills. CompensationCTC ranges from ₹2.15 LPA to ₹4 LPA, depending on relevant experience, skills and assessment performance.

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