Graphic Designer

Production Graphic Designer (CorelDRAW / Packaging / Pre-Press)

About Us

we are printbranch a custom packaging company specializing in Mono Cartons, Rigid Boxes, and Corrugated Packaging. We work in a hybrid manufacturing model, coordinating design, material procurement, and production through a network of specialized vendors.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Production Graphic Designer with strong CorelDRAW skills and practical knowledge of packaging artwork preparation, keylines, and offset printing pre-press processes.

This role is more production-focused than creative-focused. The ideal candidate should be comfortable preparing print-ready artwork, handling packaging layouts, and coordinating artwork requirements for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify packaging artwork in CorelDRAW.

• Prepare print-ready files for offset printing.

• Work with keylines, dielines, cutter guides, folds, and packaging structures.

• Ensure artwork follows production and printing specifications.

• Check trapping, bleeds, overprints, color separations, and other pre-press requirements.

• Coordinate with production vendors and internal teams for artwork approvals.

• Adapt customer artwork to packaging templates and production requirements.

• Maintain organized artwork files and revision history.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in CorelDRAW.

• Experience with packaging artwork and print production.

• Understanding of keylines, dielines, and packaging layouts.

• Knowledge of offset printing and pre-press processes.

• Familiarity with CMYK color management and print file preparation.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Mono Carton, Rigid Box, or Corrugated Packaging industries.

• Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

• Experience working with printers, converters, or packaging manufacturers.

• Ability to understand production constraints and suggest practical solutions.

Bonus Skills

• Experience using AI image-generation tools such as Midjourney, ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, or similar platforms.

• Ability to generate concept visuals and product mockups using AI tools.

What We Are Looking For

• Production mindset over creative agency mindset.

• Strong understanding of how artwork moves from screen to print.

• Ability to identify and prevent production issues before printing.

• Detail-oriented and quality-focused professional.

Experience

• 2–5 years preferred (Packaging or Print Industry experience highly desirable).

If you have experience preparing packaging artwork and understand the realities of print production, we'd like to hear from you.

Application Question(s):

• What was your last CTC

Experience:

• CorelDraw: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

• It is a Full Time Graphic / Web Designer job for candidates with 4 - 6+ years Experience.