METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

Graphic Designer - Sds

Graphic DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePune, Maharashtra, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Graphic Design or an equivalent designing field, with the stated qualifications including GD Art, BFA, MFA, BDS, or MDS.
At least 3–5 years of experience in pre-press packaging.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Understanding of prepress and print production requirements, including color management, bleed, and die-line preparation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and file-sharing platforms for documentation and collaboration.
Ability to resolve design challenges while adhering to client specifications and technical constraints.
Attention to detail to ensure error-free print and packaging deliverables.
Time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
Communication skills for working with global teams and clients.
Ability to stay updated on packaging and printing technology trends.

Responsibilities

Create innovative, production-ready packaging designs that meet brand guidelines and market requirements.
Apply knowledge of printing techniques, including offset, digital, and flexographic printing, to ensure high-quality output across diverse materials.
Customize designs for various packaging types, including boxes, pouches, and labels, taking material constraints and specifications into account.
Use style guides and templates to deliver cohesive designs across multiple formats.
Understand customer briefs, incorporate customer feedback, and execute revisions promptly for on-time delivery.
Verify designs for accuracy, proper resolution, color consistency, and print readiness.
Mentor junior designers, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development within the team.
Identify and recommend improvements in packaging and print design workflows to enhance efficiency and output quality.

Job Description

Key responsibilities & accountabilities:

Packaging Design: Create innovative, production-ready packaging designs that meet brand guidelines and market requirements.
Printing Knowledge: Apply advanced understanding of printing techniques (offset, digital, flexographic, etc.), ensuring high-quality output across diverse materials.
Material Adaptation: Customize designs for various packaging types (boxes, pouches, labels, etc.), taking into account material constraints and specifications.
Content Consistency: Utilize style guides and templates to deliver cohesive designs across multiple formats.
Customer Collaboration: Understanding customer briefing and Incorporating customer feedback efficiently, ensuring revisions are executed promptly for on-time delivery.
Quality Assurance: Verify designs for accuracy, ensuring proper resolution, color consistency, and print-readiness.
Mentorship: Mentor junior designers, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development within the team.
Process Optimization: Identify and recommend improvements in packaging and print design workflows to enhance efficiency and output quality.

Qualifications

Qualifications: GD Art/BFA/MFA/BDS/MDS or any Equivalent Degree in Designing.

Desired Skills and Experience Required:

Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in pre-press packaging
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Strong understanding of prepress and print production requirements, including color management, bleed, and die-line preparation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and file-sharing platforms for documentation and collaboration.
Creative Problem Solving: Ability to resolve design challenges while adhering to client specifications and technical constraints.
Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring error-free print and packaging deliverables.
Efficient time management and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Effective communication skills for working with global teams and clients.
Proactive learner, staying updated on the latest trends in packaging and printing technologies.

Additional Information

About the Company

METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

METRO supplies food and related products to professionals, including hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa) and independent traders, through large physical stores and a delivery network. Its product access combines in-store shopping with Food Service Distribution (FSD) and a digitally connected experience, plus METRO MARKETS, an international online marketplace for professional customers that has grown since 2019. The company’s approach extends across more than 30 countries and relies on a multichannel model to reach about 15 million customers, supported by a workforce of over 85,000 and a 2023/24 sales figure of €31 billion. METRO prioritizes sustainability and reports recognition from indices like MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. The goal is to meet professional customers’ needs with reliable, scale-enabled wholesale distribution and digital marketplaces that enable efficient purchasing while expanding international reach.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Düsseldorf, Germany
Founded: 1964

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