Pre-Press Designer (Offset Printing & Packaging)

Job Description – Pre-Press Designer (Offset Printing & Packaging)

Position

Pre-Press Designer

Industry

Offset Printing & Packaging

Location

Bangalore

Work Location

Kachohalli, Bangalore

Experience Required

3 – 10 Years

Working Days & Timings

6 Days Working (Monday to Saturday)

9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Pre-Press Designer with experience in printing and packaging to ensure high-quality, print-ready packaging designs. The role involves coordinating between design and production teams, preparing artwork files for printing, creating mockups and prototypes, and ensuring smooth execution of packaging production processes.

The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge of prepress processes, packaging layouts, and printing specifications across various printing methods.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with designers and clients to understand packaging specifications, design intent, and functionality

Review and verify design files for:

Fonts

Colors

Bleed areas

Resolution

Technical accuracy

Perform pre-flight checks to ensure print readiness and avoid production errors

Edit, manipulate, and optimize artwork for printing using design software

Prepare high-resolution digital mockups and physical packaging prototypes for client approval

Create print-ready files for multiple printing processes including:

Offset Printing

Screen Printing

Foiling

Ensure compliance with printing standards and packaging specifications

Coordinate closely with production and printing teams for smooth workflow execution

Resolve prepress-related technical issues during production

Maintain understanding of packaging materials, print finishing, and sample-making processes

Required Software Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CorelDRAW

Adobe Creative Suite

Required Skills & Competencies

Structural Packaging Design

Graphic Design

Packaging Layout

Prototype Development

Print Production Knowledge

Pre-Press & File Preparation

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Coordination & Communication Skills

Preferred Candidate Profile

Experience in packaging and printing industry preferred

Strong understanding of print production workflows

Ability to work with tight deadlines and multiple projects

Good communication and coordination abilities

Detail-oriented with strong quality control mindset