Head Of Department – Arts & Design (Prepress)

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 & Designto 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.