Printing & Packaging DesignerCorelDraw | Adobe Illustrator | Packaging Structures | Offset & Flexo PrintingRole Overview (Night Shift - 9pm to 6 am IST)

We are looking for an experienced Printing & Packaging Designer with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in packaging artwork, structural understanding and print-ready design.

This role is specifically for candidates who understand how packaging is designed, printed and manufactured — not only graphic design.

The ideal candidate should have strong working knowledge of CorelDraw and Adobe Illustrator, along with practical understanding of packaging structures, dielines/keylines, prepress, Offset printing and Flexographic printing.

Key Responsibilities

- Create professional artwork for customized printed packaging.
- Develop and modify dielines, keylines and packaging structures based on product dimensions.
- Prepare accurate print-ready artwork for production.
- Create packaging mockups and presentation visuals for client approvals.
- Prepare artwork for different printing processes including:
- Offset Printing
- Flexographic Printing
- Digital Printing
- Understand and apply:
- Bleed
- Trapping
- Overprint
- Registration
- Pantone colours
- CMYK
- Spot colours
- Colour separation
- Print margins
- Glue areas
- Cut/crease lines
- Check artwork technically before sending files to manufacturers.
- Resize/adapt artwork across multiple packaging sizes and SKUs.
- Coordinate with production, printing and packaging suppliers for artwork corrections and approvals.
- Understand print limitations and modify artwork according to the printing process being used.
- Create and maintain master packaging templates for repeat orders.
- Check supplier proofs, print samples and final artworks before production.
- Assist in developing current packaging structures and formats.
- Maintain proper naming/version control of artwork and design files.

Packaging Products

Candidate should have experience designing some or all of the following:

- Paper Bags
- SOS Bags
- Takeaway Bags
- Paper Cups
- Coffee Cups
- Paper Containers
- Burger Boxes
- Fries Boxes
- Pizza Boxes
- Folding Cartons / Mono Cartons
- Corrugated Boxes
- Mailer Boxes
- Food Boxes
- Sweet Boxes
- Cake Boxes
- Greaseproof Paper
- Wrapping Paper
- Labels
- Sleeves
- Flexible Packaging / Pouches
- PET Cups / Plastic Packaging




- Other customized food-service packaging

Mandatory Skills

- Minimum 5 years of experience in Printing / Packaging Design
- Strong command of CorelDraw
- Strong command of Adobe Illustrator
- Good working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
- Strong understanding of packaging dielines and structures
- Ability to create production-ready packaging artwork
- Good knowledge of Offset Printing
- Good knowledge of Flexographic Printing
- Understanding of printing limitations and production requirements
- Colour management and Pantone matching knowledge
- Knowledge of trapping, bleed and prepress
- Experience working with printing/packaging manufacturers
- Ability to independently check artwork before production

Technical Knowledge Preferred

Candidate should understand:

- Paper and board GSM
- Kraft paper / SBS / FBB / duplex board
- Corrugated board
- Packaging folds and locking structures
- Glue flaps
- Printing plates
- Flexo plates
- Offset plates
- Lamination
- UV coating
- Aqueous coating
- Varnish
- Foiling
- Embossing / debossing
- Die cutting
- Creasing
- Window patching
- Post-press finishing

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in the following will be strongly preferred:

- Printed food packaging
- QSR / restaurant packaging
- Packaging manufacturing companies
- Printing presses
- Prepress houses
- Carton manufacturing
- Paper bag manufacturing
- Flexible packaging
- Packaging development / NPD
- Direct coordination with printing vendors

Ideal Candidate Background

Suitable previous job titles may include:

- Packaging Designer
- Printing & Packaging Designer
- Packaging Artwork Designer
- Prepress Designer
- Packaging Graphic Designer
- Structural Packaging Designer
- Packaging Artwork Executive
- Prepress & Packaging Executive
- Packaging Development Designer

Experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant Printing & Packaging Design experience required.





Candidates with general graphic-design experience but without packaging structures, dielines or printing-production knowledge may not be suitable for this role.

What We Are Looking For

We are specifically looking for someone who can receive:

Product Size + Logo + Branding Guidelines

and independently convert that into:

Correct Packaging Structure → Dieline → Artwork → Print-Ready File → Mockup → Production Approval

The candidate should understand both the design side and manufacturing side of printed packaging.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule
- Work from home

Application Question(s):

- Rate your proficiency:

CorelDraw: _/10
Adobe Illustrator: _/10
Photoshop: _/10

- Can you independently create or modify packaging dielines/keylines based on dimensions?

Yes / No

- Which packaging structures have you worked on?

Paper Bags / Folding Cartons / Corrugated Boxes / Paper Cups / Food Boxes / Sleeves / Labels / Flexible Packaging / Other: _

- How many years of practical experience do you have with Offset and Flexo printing?

Offset: _ years
Flexo: _ years

- Do you understand and work with trapping, bleed, overprint, Pantone colours, CMYK, spot colours and colour separation?

Yes / No

- Can you independently prepare a design file that is fully print-ready for production without another designer checking it?

Yes / No

- Have you coordinated directly with printing presses or packaging manufacturers for artwork corrections, print proofs and production approvals?

Yes / No

- Do you understand packaging materials and production terms such as GSM, SBS/FBB/Duplex/Kraft, lamination, UV, varnish, die-cutting, creasing and glue flaps?

Yes / No
Rate your technical packaging knowledge: _/10

- Have you worked specifically on food/QSR packaging artwork?

Yes / No
If yes, mention products handled: _

- Can you create client presentation mockups in addition to production-ready flat artwork?

Yes / No

- 1. Current CTC / Expected CTC / Notice Period:

₹__ / ₹_ / __ days

- Have you Ever Worked in Night Shift Before (9pm-6 am IST)?

Are you Comfortable Working in Night Shift (9pm-6 am IST) ?

Experience:

- Printing & Packaging Design: 5 years (Required)

Shift availability:

- Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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