Graphic Designer - Print & Packaging

Waterscience; Bengaluru; Sur place; INR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Waterscience in Bengaluru (Mahadevapura) is seeking a packaging designer with 3+ years of experience to design cartons, boxes, labels, and inserts from concept to print-ready files. You will work directly with printers and carton manufacturers to ensure everything prints exactly as intended.

The role emphasizes print-first thinking: choosing materials, finishes, color management (CMYK, Pantone), die-lines, and tight deadlines across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in packaging design with a print production portfolio.
• Hands-on knowledge of keylines and die-lines, including structural adjustments.
• Familiar with carton materials and how different stocks print and finish.
• Proficient in CMYK and spot color color management and offset printing.
• Able to explain print requirements clearly to external vendors.
• Capable of juggling multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Design cartons, boxes, labels, and inserts from concept to print-ready files.
• Build die-lines and keylines, including custom shapes and inner trays.
• Ensure design consistency across SKUs and formats.
• Select materials and finishes to meet product and budget needs.
• Coordinate proofs with printers and carton manufacturers and troubleshoot issues.
• Manage multiple packaging projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Connaissances

Packaging design

Die-lines

Keylines

Typography

Color management

Project management

Vendor communication

Outils

CorelDRAW

Adobe Illustrator

Description du poste

Location: Mahadevapura, Bangalore

Work Mode: On-site

Experience: 3+ years

Type & Shift: Full-time • 5 days/week

The role, in one line

You'll design packaging that looks great and prints exactly right cartons, boxes, labels, and custom inserts working directly with printers and carton manufacturers so nothing gets lost between screen and shelf.

Why this role matters

Packaging is where design meets the factory floor. You need the eye for a clean, attractive layout and the technical know-how to speak the language of print vendors — keylines, materials, finishing — so what you design is exactly what comes off the press.

This role is packaging and print first. If you're strong on the technical side of print but not a video or digital-design generalist, that's exactly who we want.

What you'll do

Design the packaging

• Design cartons, boxes, labels, and inserts from first concept to print-ready files
• Build and adjust die-lines and keylines, including custom shapes for odd-sized products and inner trays that hold accessories
• Keep design consistent across the product range as new SKUs and formats come in

Make sure it prints right

• Choose the right paper, board, and finishing (lamination, UV, embossing, foiling) for the product and the budget
• Apply your knowledge of offset printing and color (CMYK, Pantone, ink limits) so the design survives production
• Check every print-ready file for bleed, trim, safe zones, color profiles, and resolution

Work with print vendors

• Review proofs with printers, converters, and carton manufacturers, and troubleshoot color or material problems on the spot
• Push back or adjust quickly when something won't print the way it looks on screen

Manage the pipeline

• Juggle multiple packaging projects at once, often on tight deadlines
• Work with product and R&D teams to turn new product dimensions into packaging that actually fits and functions

What you'll need

• Minimum 3 years in packaging design, with a portfolio that shows real print production work — not just digital or branding
• Hands-on knowledge of keylines and die-lines, including custom structural adjustments
• Working knowledge of carton and packaging materials (corrugated, duplex board, rigid box) and how different paper stocks print and finish
• Working knowledge of offset printing and color management (CMYK, spot color)
• Proficient in CorelDRAW or Adobe Illustrator
• Strong design sensibility — layout, typography, brand-consistent execution
• Can explain technical print requirements clearly to external vendors
• Comfortable managing multiple projects under tight deadlines

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of Photoshop
• Experience designing packaging for accessory-heavy or multi-component products (inner trays, foam inserts, etc.)
• Familiarity with sustainable or eco-friendly packaging materials
• Basic understanding of 3D packaging mockups or rendering
• Prior experience designing packaging for appliances, consumer durables, or D2C products

What you'll get

• Full ownership of packaging design end-to-end — from concept to what actually rolls off the press
• Direct, regular contact with printers and manufacturers — real production experience, not just portfolio work
• A hands-on role shaping how our products look and function as our SKU range grows
• Room to bring in sustainable or structural packaging ideas as we expand