Creative Print Designer

· Creation of visually appealing, cost-effective designs with value additions for stationery especially notebooks as per client brief.

• Running design projects, from conception to delivery. Develop layouts considering design elements, typography, vector-based concepts and printing margins.
• Implement printing margins, bleed and safety zones for accurate printing results and developing the files for pre-press.
• Collaborate and communicate across sales, operations, design and factory team for printing specifications and ensuring closure of projects within timelines.
• Create detailed specifications instructions for production teams.
• Develop prototypes and samples to test and refine designs before production.

Requirements

Ø Diploma degree or equivalent in graphic design, printing and packaging. Ø Proven experience of 3-5 years working in the commercial printing and packaging industry with focus on print design, execution of value additions and pre press. Ø Strong knowledge of printing substrates, paper types and including printing technologies.

Ø Strong understanding of all new techniques, value additions and their pre-press requirements as per industry standards. They should be updated with the latest printing and packaging trends and incorporate innovative techniques. Ø They should be proficient in latest Adobe suite, Corel Draw & MS Excel.