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Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As a senior Originations/packaging designer, I specialize in creating conceptual artworks, dieline design, and multi-ups layouts. With expertise in finalizing artworks, proofreading, color correction, and repro, I ensure that every detail is perfect before submitting to clients. I pride myself on my excellent communication and customer relations skills, managing artwork queries and confirmations efficiently.In my role, I provide management comprehensive artwork and job status reports, enabling them to stay updated on project timelines and progress. Additionally, I brief new projects to relevant teams by conducting meetings and working closely with suppliers for packaging jobs for die, plates, layouts, etc.My day-to-day designing tools include Illustrator, Acrobat, and Photoshop, and I work on projects from start to finish while following brand guidelines. I am skilled in working within defined ISO and other certification standards and procedures and use the Kodak workflow system to manage artworks and CTP.Over the years, I have worked with high-profile clients such as Kigen, Virgin, Vodafone, Orange, DU, Etisalat, Vodacom, Friendi, Omantel, Viettel, Sierra, Ethio, Zain, Econet, and Monogoto, and have designed products such as scratch cards, SIM and eSIM cards, envelope packs, fold-out packs, and carton boxes.

Ras Al Khore, Indl. Area 2

As a Senior Packaging Designer at CMS Printing Press, I played a key role in managing various packaging-related jobs for our clients. From handling customer raw files to finalizing designs, conducting color corrections, and recreating layouts, I was responsible for ensuring that all packaging projects were completed accurately and efficiently.My skills on creating keylines and providing board specifications to customers, while also utilizing the Valiani sample cutter to produce carton box samples. On a day-to-day basis, I relied heavily on Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign to complete my work, and I was well-versed in the Kodak workflow and plate-making (CTP) system.I had the privilege of working with a variety of high-profile clients, including Unilever, Sony, Garnier, L'Oreal Paris, Hershey, Yardley, Dove, Rexona, KFC, Centrepoint, Hardee's, Emax, Shell, Fitness First, Aster, Emaar, Philips, Rainbow, and DP World. Over the course of my tenure at CMS Printing Press, I worked on a wide range of packaging products, including paper bags, gift boxes, jewelry boxes, cake boxes, pizza boxes, tray and sleeve boxes, cookie and French fry boxes, cigarette dispensers, and bottle holder boxes.

Goa, Margao (Nessai)

As a Junior Packaging Designer, my role involved a range of responsibilities ensuring the projects assigned to me were completed without error. My tasks included creating keylines using Autocad, and finalizing jobs using Adobe software and Coreldraw. The Kodak Workflow Software was instrumental in ensuring that work ran smoothly.I was responsible for handling customer relations, job approvals, and checking to die blocks before punching. Additionally, I was responsible for creating multiple layouts for costing and handling Kodak CTP.In my role, I was also responsible for creating die-lines and multi-up layout, proofreading, and finalizing designs. To accomplish these tasks, I used a variety of design tools including Illustrator, Autocad, Acrobat, Coreldraw, and Photoshop.As part of my role, I was responsible for plate making (CTP) and plate delivery to production. Artworks were managed by Kodak workflow systems, which ensured the highest level of efficiency and accuracy.I have had the opportunity to work with a range of clients such as Kitkat, Nestlé, Domino's, Heineken, Bajaj, Crompton, Bahar, and No.1. During my time working with these clients, I have designed a range of products, including pizza boxes, pharma carton boxes, and printed corrugated boxes.Overall, my experience as a packaging designer has provided me with the opportunity to work with a range of clients and products while developing a variety of skills in design, customer relations, and workflow management.

Bengaluru, Rajajinagar Indl Area 6.

As a designer in the print industry, my focus has been on creating visually stunning designs for various print materials such as booklets, brochures, posters, stickers, labels, and packaging boxes. My role involved finalizing the artworks, ensuring that they meet the quality standards and client requirements.Using design tools such as Coreldraw, Illustrator, Autocad, Acrobat, and Photoshop, I have been able to create compelling designs that capture the essence of the client's brand. Additionally, I have been responsible for proofreading the designs to ensure they are free from any errors before sending them to print.Working in a CTP (Computer-to-Plate) environment has given me the opportunity to ensure that the designs are print-ready by handling the necessary steps in the prepress process. I take pride in delivering designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also technically sound, resulting in high-quality prints that meet the client's expectations.

Manipal, Karnataka, India

As a fresher, I began my journey in the industry with a company where I handled Primacy (Scented Candles) jobs, such as labels, stickers, boxes, and finalizing designs. One of the primary software used in the beginning was Esko Backstage Pilot, which was later followed by Packedge for editing. I also worked on finalizing jobs using Adobe software, Coreldraw, PDF Pitstop Editor, and other related tools.One of the key responsibilities was to check barcodes and create them as per the specifications. I also worked on proofreading and converting color profiles and formats, making the file ready to print, and approving jobs for planning. To ensure the quality of the final output, I used to print physical samples from an EPSON color proofer for customer confirmation.In addition to that, I was also involved in packaging jobs and used the Congsberg cutting table machine for making dummies. I worked with the Heidelberg CTP and Paste-up to get the desired output. Overall, my experience in this company helped me learn and gain a deeper understanding of the industry.

Bachelor'S Of Commerce, Marketing Management

As a student i studied the marketing, accounts and Management.

Web Designing / Ui Designing, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia And Information Resources Design

Diploma In Printing Technology, Digital Printing Offset Printing & Packaging

Learnt about printing technology. The designing works (Prepress), the Printing machines (Press), also to print. colours ,Pigments, Book.