Packaging Pre-Press Specialist

Overview

Work as a Packaging Artwork Specialist supporting the digital development of packaging materials, including labels, cartons, and other printed packaging components. Assemble and prepare print-ready files in line with approved requirements, P&G guidelines, and technical, regulatory, and quality standards.

What you'll do

• Generate new print-ready files for different product lineups based on approved inputs and release them to printers.
• Assemble packaging artwork files for labels, cartons, and other packaging components in alignment with existing P&G design standards and guidelines.
• Execute the in-house artwork assembly process, including readiness assessments using standard checklists across each development phase.
• Participate in briefing hand-off calls, follow-up discussions, and quality assurance and quality control checks.
• Ensure files comply with the Global Digital Artwork File Protocol (GDAFP), Regional Style Guides, and applicable regulatory and technical requirements shared by regional teams.
• Review requirements and technical details to accurately build packaging files from start to finish.
• Perform defect analysis on misses or quality issues assigned to the in-house studio and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support file destruction requests for quality alerts by formally coordinating with printers to eliminate affected files when required.
• Partner with artwork, graphics, color, and print specialists to ensure strong execution and alignment.
• Identify and support opportunities to implement new technologies and process improvements within packaging development.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
• Advanced English proficiency (C1).
• Strong proven experience using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, with deeper expertise in Illustrator.
• Experience creating and preparing print-ready packaging files.
• Strong understanding of printing methods and printing technologies for consumer goods packaging, including Flexo, Offset, and Digital printing.
• Mac proficiency.
• Strong command of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Knowledge of printing methods and printing technologies.
• Strong attention to detail and passion for delivering high-quality work Right the First Time.
• Ability to stay highly focused and manage work from start to finish, with less emphasis on multitasking and a stronger emphasis on execution quality.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across teams and work effectively in a cross-functional environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in the packaging, printing, or consumer goods industry is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of tools such as Adobe Acrobat, Font Library, ESKO Dynamic Content, Canva, DAM, and Egnyte is a plus.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad Office, APAC PSC GDOP.
• Employment type: Full time.