21 Aug
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Acumen Packaging Private
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India
21 Aug
Acumen Packaging Private
India
# Print Packaging Executive / Specialist
*Job Type:* Contract / Temporary – 12 Months
*Experience:* 3–7 Years
*Education:* Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Packaging Technology, Printing Technology, Graphic Arts, Packaging Engineering, or related field
## Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced *Print Packaging Executive / Specialist* to manage end-to-end packaging artwork development, pre-press coordination, print quality, and vendor management.
The role will work closely with *Brand, Marketing, Packaging Development, Procurement, Quality, SCM, Manufacturing, and external suppliers* to ensure timely artwork approvals, accurate print reproduction, packaging quality, and successful product launches.
## Key Responsibilities
* Manage packaging artwork for new product launches, renovations, promotions, and compliance updates.
* Coordinate with internal stakeholders and artwork agencies for artwork development and approvals.
* Maintain artwork repositories, version control, approvals, print-ready files, shade cards, and colour standards.
* Manage printing cylinders, plates, and tooling for *Flexographic, Offset, and Rotogravure printing*.
* Review print separations, proofs, print-ready PDFs, and print specifications before production.
* Approve shade cards, colour standards, and print proofs.
* Conduct print trials and identify corrective actions for quality improvement.
* Ensure compliance with brand guidelines, colour standards, and packaging specifications.
* Develop and qualify alternate print packaging suppliers.
* Evaluate supplier technical capabilities and coordinate print trials with new vendors.
* Support packaging launches, promotional packs, and NPD initiatives.
* Coordinate with Packaging Development,
Procurement, Quality, SCM, and Manufacturing teams to ensure timely project execution.
## Requirements
* 3–7 years of relevant experience in *Print Packaging, Packaging Development, Pre-Press, or Artwork Management*.
* Experience with *Versatile Packaging, Corrugated Packaging, and Folding Cartons/Solid Board*.
* Hands-on knowledge of *Flexo, Offset, and Rotogravure printing processes*.
* Strong understanding of pre-press and print production.
* Knowledge of colour management and shade matching.
* Experience with print cylinder and plate development.
* Ability to review and approve print-ready PDF files.
* Knowledge of packaging materials.
* Proficiency in *Adobe Illustrator* and artwork approval tools.
## Key Skills
*Print Packaging | Packaging Artwork | Pre-Press | Flexographic Printing | Rotogravure | Offset Printing | Artwork Management | Colour Management | Shade Matching | Print Production | Packaging Development | Vendor Management | Adobe Illustrator | Print Quality*
## Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates from *FMCG, Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, Packaging Converters, Printing, or Pre-Press* industries are preferred.
## What We’re Looking For
* Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
* Excellent communication
* High attention to detail
* Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
* Vendor management and negotiation skills
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
*If you have strong experience in print packaging, artwork management, and pre-press operations and are looking for an opportunity to work on packaging projects and launches, we’d like to hear from you.*
Pay: Up to ₹1,000,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
📌 Print Packaging Engineer (India)
🏢 Acumen Packaging Private
📍 India