Packaging Print Production Lead – IMEA

Morgan Street Holdings; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

tms is seeking a Print Production Specialist for the IMEA region to lead packaging graphics and print-related projects. You will liaise with internal teams, agencies, and suppliers to ensure print-ready artwork meets brand and production standards across multiple substrates.

The role requires strong colour management, expertise in print technologies, and experience coordinating across a matrix organization, with responsibilities spanning artwork development, feasibility, and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• College level education in Graphics, Print, or Colour Management.
• 5-7 years management experience in packaging graphics/repro/studio environment.
• Experience & solid knowledge of flexographic, lithographic and gravure print.
• Thorough knowledge of managing artwork and repro processes for packaging & POP.
• Solid experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Mac OSX.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end packaging print production, including graphics, colour management, and print technologies.
• Review incoming agency artwork and apply technical corrections in Creative Suite.
• Advise agencies on print specifications and production capabilities to ensure quality.
• Ensure artworks are print-ready and compliant before prepress and print release.
• Manage PQM processes, CCJ availability, and global ink workflow for spot colours.

Skills

Packaging graphics management

Print production expertise

Colour management

Stakeholder management

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Graphics/Print/Colour Management degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Acrobat

Microsoft 365

Mac OSX

Job description

tms is seeking a Print Production Specialist for the IMEA region to lead packaging graphics and print-related projects. You will liaise with internal teams, agencies, and suppliers to ensure print-ready artwork meets brand and production standards across multiple substrates.

The role requires strong colour management, expertise in print technologies, and experience coordinating across a matrix organization, with responsibilities spanning artwork development, feasibility, and quality assurance.