22 Aug
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Acumen Packaging Private
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Gurugram
22 Aug
Acumen Packaging Private
Gurugram
# 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 Flexible 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
- Robust 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 (Gurugram)
🏢 Acumen Packaging Private
📍 Gurugram