Npd / Prepress Executive

**Job Summary**

The NPD / Prepress Executive is responsible for managing the new product development cycle and preparing print-ready files for production. This role ensures that all packaging designs are feasible, compliant, and aligned with printing standards.

**Key Responsibilities**

**New Product Development (NPD)**
- Coordinate with sales, production, and design teams to manage NPD projects.
- Understand customer packaging requirements and translate them into actionable plans.
- Manage prototyping, sampling, and validation of new packaging formats.
- Liaise with external vendors for dies, tools, and materials.
- Track project timelines and documentation.

**Prepress Operations**
- Review and verify artwork files for print readiness.
- Perform preflight checks and corrections (colour modes, bleed, resolution, trapping).
- Create final output files and coordinate with platemaking and Die making Vendors.
- Conduct digital or wet proofing and obtain client approvals.
- Maintain artwork version control and archiving.

**Cross-Functional Coordination**
- Act as a communication bridge between design, production, and clients.
- Ensure colour consistency and print quality during production.
- Support QA in resolving print-related quality issues.

**Qualifications & Skills**
- Any Degree, Diploma/Degree in Printing Technology, Packaging, or Graphic Design.
- 2-5+ years of experience in packaging prepress or NPD roles.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Esko, Corel Draw
- Strong understanding of printing and Post Press processes: UV, Drip-off, Embossing, Foiling Etc.,
- Attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Pay: From ₹300,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Food provided
- Leave encashment

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift

Supplemental Pay:

- Overtime pay
- Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person