Packaging Application Specialist

BHS Corrugated India; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging industry is seeking a skilled professional to manage customer projects and provide expert guidance in print solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, a strong educational background in graphics or communications, and proficiency in various design software. Responsibilities include assessment of artwork files, technical support, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in the paper-based packaging industry.
• Strong understanding of design, print, and packaging workflow.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, as well as local language.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to sales teams and customers on print solutions.
• Manage multiple customer projects, ensuring timely completion.
• Evaluate and prepare customer artwork files for print production.

Skills

Color separation theory

Color management

Project management

Communication

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphics, print, communications, or business

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Understanding key printing technologies, including offset lithography, flexography, gravure.

2. Experience with digital printing / inkjet printing applications.

3. Expertise in color separation theory and the color management of customer artwork files.

4. Ability to assess and edit customer artwork files ready for print production.

5. Familiarity with different paper-based and corrugated packaging materials.

6. Examining printed materials and artwork in preparation for printing, providing feedback and resolving printrelated issues.

7. Providing technical guidance to sales teams and customers, offering support for print solutions, and potentially assisting with equipment maintenance.

8. Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including designers, vendors, and clients.

9. Managing multiple customer projects, prioritizing responsibilities, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.

10. Working knowledge of design and communication software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator; MS PowerPoint, Excel etc.)

11. Ready to travel when required.

12. Other duties as assigned by supervisor / compan

Preferred candidate profile

1. Bachelor's degree in a related field such as graphics, print, communications and/or business 2. > 5 years experience in the paper-based packaging industry, advertising, prepress, or managing print vendors.

3. Proven success in the graphics, print, packaging or brand communications industries.

4. Strong understanding of the overall design, print and packaging workflow.

5. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

6. Proficiency in written and spoken English to a high level, as well as local language of work location are required.