Packaging Adaptation Artist

Crew Kraftorz LLP; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Kraftorz LLP is seeking a Packaging Adaptation Artist in Chennai, India. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating master design concepts into a variety of product formats while ensuring brand consistency. This position demands a keen eye for detail, with responsibilities including managing complex layouts, preparing print-ready files, and maintaining brand guidelines. A minimum of 3 years experience and strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite are required. Join our dynamic design team to craft innovative packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in packaging design.
• Expertise in managing complex copy layouts and multi-lingual translations.

Responsibilities

• Adapt approved master creative across various SKUs.
• Prepare high-quality, print-ready mechanicals for printing.
• Maintain adherence to brand guidelines.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Solid understanding of print processes

Ability to work with millimeter-level accuracy

Project management capabilities

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Esko tools

Job description

The Packaging Adaptation Artist is responsible for translating master design concepts into a wide range of product formats, sizes, and languages. You will ensure brand consistency across entire product portfolios while preparing technically flawless mechanical files for global print production. This role requires a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of packaging substrates and print processes.

Requirements

Packaging Adaptation Artist

Experience: 3+ years

Work Mode: —

Department: Design

Employment Type: Full Time

Notice Period: —

Key responsibilities

• Design Rollouts: Adapt approved master creative across various SKUs, ensuring the design intent remains intact regardless of the packaging dimensions.
• Typography & Layout: Manage complex copy layouts, including multi-lingual translations, ingredient lists, and regulatory symbols.
• Technical Pre-flight: Prepare high-quality, print-ready mechanicals (die-lines) for litho, flexo, and gravure printing.
• Brand Stewardship: Maintain strict adherence to brand guidelines regarding color (Pantone/CMYK), iconography, and logo placement.
• Quality Control: Perform self-checks and peer reviews to eliminate errors in spelling, barcode functionality, and overprint/trapping settings.

Required skills and experience

• Software Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign). Experience with Esko tools is a major plus.
• Print Knowledge: Solid understanding of bleed, slug, ink limits, dot gain, and finishing effects (foils, spot UV, embossing).
• Precision: Ability to work with millimeter-level accuracy on complex die-lines.
• Project Management: Capability to manage multiple SKUs simultaneously under tight deadlines.