Department: Design / Packaging
Location: Mumbai
Experience: 2–5 years
Employment Type: Full time
Industry: D2C / FMCG / Nutrition / Wellness
About the Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented and technically strong DTP Operator – Packaging to join our design and packaging team. The role will be responsible for converting approved packaging designs into accurate, print-ready artwork across multiple SKUs and packaging formats.
The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of packaging artwork, pre-press processes, printing specifications, dielines, colour management and production requirements. You will work closely with the Design, Brand, Packaging, Marketing, Procurement and Printing/Vendor teams to ensure artwork is executed accurately and delivered within timelines.
Key ResponsibilitiesPackaging Artwork & Execution
- Adapt approved packaging designs across different SKUs, flavours, pack sizes and formats.
- Prepare final artwork for pouches, jars, cartons, labels, sachets, boxes and other packaging formats.
- Work accurately on packaging dielines and ensure all design elements are positioned correctly.
- Make artwork changes based on approved briefs and ensure all revisions are accurately incorporated.
- Maintain consistency of branding, typography, layouts and visual elements across all packaging.
Pre-Press & Print Production
- Prepare print-ready artwork files as per printer and production specifications.
- Conduct detailed pre-flight checks for:
- Bleed and trim
- Dielines
- Fonts and outlines
- Image resolution
- CMYK/RGB colour settings
- Pantone colours
- Overprint and trapping
- Cut/fold areas
- Safety margins
- Ensure artwork is technically suitable for the selected printing process.
- Coordinate with printers and packaging vendors to resolve artwork and pre-press issues.
- Review printer proofs and incorporate approved corrections before final production.
Regulatory & Content Accuracy
- Ensure all packaging information