Key responsibilities & accountabilities:
- Packaging Design: Create innovative, production-ready packaging designs that meet brand guidelines and market requirements.
- Printing Knowledge: Apply advanced understanding of printing techniques (offset, digital, flexographic, etc.), ensuring high-quality output across diverse materials.
- Material Adaptation: Customize designs for various packaging types (boxes, pouches, labels, etc.), taking into account material constraints and specifications.
- Content Consistency: Utilize style guides and templates to deliver cohesive designs across multiple formats.
- Customer Collaboration: Understanding customer briefing and Incorporating customer feedback efficiently, ensuring revisions are executed promptly for on-time delivery.
- Quality Assurance: Verify designs for accuracy, ensuring proper resolution, color consistency, and print-readiness.
- Mentorship: Mentor junior designers, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development within the team.
- Process Optimization: Identify and recommend improvements in packaging and print design workflows to enhance efficiency and output quality.
Qualifications: GD Art/BFA/MFA/BDS/MDS or any Equivalent Degree in Designing.
Desired Skills and Experience Required:
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in pre-press packaging
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Strong understanding of prepress and print production requirements, including color management, bleed, and die-line preparation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and file-sharing platforms for documentation and collaboration.
- Creative Problem Solving: Ability to resolve design challenges while adhering to client specifications and technical constraints.
- Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring error-free print and packaging deliverables.
- Efficient time management and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Effective communication skills for working with global teams and clients.
- Proactive learner, staying updated on the latest trends in packaging and printing technologies.
