Manager - Packaging Design

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Bengaluru, India K12 Techno Services Pvt. Ltd. Full time

Job Title: Manager - Packaging DesignLocation: BangaloreDepartment: Design & Production (Packaging & Print)Experience: Minimum 5+ years in Packaging Design / DevelopmentAbout the CompanyWe are India’s leading network of 110+ K‑12 schools. With large‑scale printing and distribution of textbooks, learning kits, uniforms/merchandise, and marketing collaterals, we are building a best‑in‑class packaging function to improve protection, sustainability, cost, and brand experience.Role SummaryOwn the end‑to‑end design and development of primary, secondary, and transit packaging for books, learning/STEM kits, school merchandise, and marketing materials. You will translate briefs into functional, cost‑effective, and brand‑aligned packaging—covering structure, materials, artwork readiness, prototyping, testing, vendor hand‑off, and quality control.Key ResponsibilitiesPackaging Concept & Structure- Convert business/brand briefs into structural designs, dielines, and CAD files (shipper boxes, rigid/folding cartons, mailers, sleeves, inserts).- Balance usability, protection in transit, and shelf/unboxing experience.Materials & Sustainability- Select substrates (SBS/FBB, kraft/corrugated grades, duplex board, microflute, eco‑friendly plastics/paper alternatives, foams/inserts) and finishes (lamination, varnish, foiling, emboss/deboss).- Drive recyclability, right‑weighting, and waste reduction.Artwork & Pre‑Press Readiness- Create/validate dielines, keylines, bleed/trapping, color specs (Pantone/CMYK), barcodes/QRs, and labeling compliance (as applicable).- Collaborate with Brand/Content teams to adapt graphics to structural constraints.Prototyping, Testing & Validation- Build rapid mock‑ups; conduct transit/stack/compression tests and line trials with vendors.- Maintain packaging specs/BOMs and approval records.Vendor Collaboration & Costing- Brief and evaluate converters/printers; compare quotations, optimize specifications for scale.- Support Procurement in vendor audits, AMC/SLAs, and cost‑saving initiatives without quality loss.Quality & Compliance- Define QC checklists, AQL sampling, and incoming inspection standards; resolve NCRs/field issues with CAPA.- Ensure safety standards for school environments; adhere to applicable Indian packaging/labeling norms.Project & Stakeholder Management- Plan timelines, manage change requests, and ensure on‑time launches for admission seasons and academic cycles.- Partner with Supply Chain for pack‑out efficiency, palletisation, and warehouse ergonomics.Required Qualifications & Skills- Degree/Diploma from the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) or equivalent in Packaging/Printing/Industrial Design.- 5+ years hands‑on experience in structural/package design and development (cartons, corrugation, mailers, inserts).- Proficiency with ArtiosCAD/Esko, Adobe Illustrator/InDesign/Photoshop; working knowledge of 3D visualization (nice to have).- Strong knowledge of paper/board grades, corrugation, print processes (offset/digital/flexo), and finishing.- Practical exposure to pre‑press, color management, dielines, and print QA.- Data‑driven, detail‑oriented, with excellent vendor coordination and costing skills.

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