Location : Multan
Department : Arts & Design / Prepress
Reports To : Director Operations / HR
About the Role
Our client a leading organization in the printing and packaging industry is seeking an experienced Head of Arts & Design to lead all creative artwork and prepress operations.
The ideal candidate will bring over 15 years of hands-on experience in packaging design prepress workflows GMG profiling color management and team leadership.
This role requires a professional who can ensure high-quality accurate and timely delivery of all artwork and prepress outputs while coordinating closely with production and cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Arts Design and Prepress team with clear strategy and performance direction.
- Develop and optimize workflows for creative design artwork adaptation and prepress.
- Train the team on Adobe Suite Esko PackZ GMG and AI-based design tools.
- Oversee all packaging artworks publications and visual materials.
- Ensure artwork accuracy including die-lines measurements text layout trapping bleed and cylinder specifications.
- Manage color separations profiling proofing parameters and print-ready file preparation.
- Implement and maintain CMS and GMG-based color accuracy.
- Coordinate closely with gravure and flexographic printing teams.
- Introduce automation and hybrid workflows to reduce rework and print defects.
- Collaborate with Production Printing Sales R&D and Procurement teams.
- Participate in project briefings and internal review meetings.
Required Skills & Competencies
Strong expertise in packaging design prepress and color management.Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Esko PackZ and GMG Profiling.Understanding of gravure and flexographic printing cylinders proofing and press parameters.Strong leadership and decision-making skills.Excellent communication in English and Urdu (Arabic / Persian typesetting is a plus).Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors degree in Graphic Design Multimedia Arts or a related field.10 years of experience in creative design packaging prepress and CMS.Gulf experience preferred.Previous experience as Head of Prepress & CMS or similar leadership role in printing / packaging industry.Experience in publishing advertising campaigns mock-ups and photography is an advantage.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
On-time delivery of artworks and prepress files.Reduction in printing errors and rework.Color accuracy and CMS compliance.Team performance skill enhancement and productivity.Workflow efficiency and process improvements.Positive client and internal department feedback.How to Apply
Candidates who meet the criteria and are ready to lead the Arts & Design department are encouraged to apply.
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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1