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Hi, I’m Dave Kendersky, a senior packaging designer based in Malaga, Spain. I specialize in end-to-end packaging artwork for FMCG, beverage, and B2B brands, delivering print-ready files, robust dielines, and multilingual localization including Arabic RTL layouts. I combine creative design with production discipline to ensure smooth handoffs and compliant outputs. I automate workflows with ExtendScript and JavaScript, validate PDFs and preflights, mentor design teams, and collaborate with vendors to achieve full file compliance, faster approvals, and significant efficiency gains.…Hi, I’m Dave Kendersky, a senior packaging designer based in Malaga, Spain. I specialize in end-to-end packaging artwork for FMCG, beverage, and B2B brands, delivering print-ready files, robust dielines, and multilingual localization including Arabic RTL layouts. I combine creative design with production discipline to ensure smooth handoffs and compliant outputs. I automate workflows with ExtendScript and JavaScript, validate PDFs and preflights, mentor design teams, and collaborate with vendors to achieve full file compliance, faster approvals, and significant efficiency gains.

Dave Kendersky

Packaging Designer, Artworker, Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Dave Kendersky, a senior packaging designer based in Malaga, Spain. I specialize in end-to-end packaging artwork for FMCG, beverage, and B2B brands, delivering print-ready files, robust dielines, and multilingual localization including Arabic RTL layouts. I combine creative design with production discipline to ensure smooth handoffs and compliant outputs. I automate workflows with ExtendScript and JavaScript, validate PDFs and preflights, mentor design teams, and collaborate with vendors to achieve full file compliance, faster approvals, and significant efficiency gains.…Hi, I’m Dave Kendersky, a senior packaging designer based in Malaga, Spain. I specialize in end-to-end packaging artwork for FMCG, beverage, and B2B brands, delivering print-ready files, robust dielines, and multilingual localization including Arabic RTL layouts. I combine creative design with production discipline to ensure smooth handoffs and compliant outputs. I automate workflows with ExtendScript and JavaScript, validate PDFs and preflights, mentor design teams, and collaborate with vendors to achieve full file compliance, faster approvals, and significant efficiency gains.

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Hi, I’m Dave Kendersky, a senior packaging designer based in Malaga, Spain. I specialize in end-to-end packaging artwork for FMCG, beverage, and B2B brands, delivering print-ready files, robust dielines, and multilingual localization including Arabic RTL layouts. I combine creative design with production discipline to ensure smooth handoffs and compliant outputs.

I automate workflows with ExtendScript and JavaScript, validate PDFs and preflights, mentor design teams, and collaborate with vendors to achieve full file compliance, faster approvals, and significant efficiency gains.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Polish

Fluent

English

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Packaging Designer at Little Giant Studio

January 1, 2017 - Present

Managed technical packaging design and production artwork. Delivered PDF/X validation, Illustrator scripting, and Acrobat Pro checks for 30 regular business clients annually. Defined and implemented 12 written production standards for repeat packaging work. Reduced revision cycles from 10 to 6 for a major B2B beverage client. Shortened approval time from 21 to 12 days through structured client update workflows. Created 15 custom ExtendScript and JavaScript tools for Illustrator. Automated barcode validation, language-version handling, layer isolation, and multi-format PDF/X exports. Mentored a team of external production designers through weekly feedback sessions. Automated workflows resulting in a 95 percent reduction in structural data errors. Saved significant manual hours across multiple concurrent retainers through scripting.

Senior Packaging and Prepress Specialist at Aroma King

January 1, 2018 - Present

Designed and delivered 40 new SKU artwork variants annually. Adapted 200 packaging versions and reduced layout modification cycles by 40 percent. Saved 200 hours annually through centralised text-and-layout updates. Localised 150 packaging variants in 7 languages for 120 SKUs across 5 product lines. Managed multilingual regulatory updates using Illustrator validation scripts. Reduced legal-update turnaround from 3 weeks to 6 working days. Eliminated external prepress agency dependency and standardised handoff workflows. Validated 200 to 250 print-ready files across 5 print vendors ensuring full technical compliance. Successfully reduced print-rework costs by 30 percent. Generated EUR 120000 in total annual workflow savings through standardisation and error reduction.

Senior Packaging and Production Artwork Designer at CBDKing

January 1, 2019 - Present

Directed brand artwork execution across a 50-product portfolio. Delivered SKU rollouts from concept to shelf-ready retail assets. Maintained an error-free production rate across 500 print-ready files. Supervised and mentored 3 production designers on prepress accuracy and dieline handling. Oversaw versioning and structural data for 40 variants. Designed Adobe Dimension 3D packaging visuals for stakeholder presentations. Reduced reliance on physical prototypes by 40 percent and accelerated client sign-off cycles.

Senior Packaging and Brand Production Designer at MW TRADING

January 1, 2021 - Present

Led creative and technical production for 3 brands including R4VE, HYPNO, and POP. Produced packaging systems, production artwork, SKU extensions, and sales materials. Delivered print-ready files with dielines, bleeds, spot colours, and colour separations. Eliminated external prepress agency dependency, saving approximately EUR 45000 in agency fees. Created publication-ready 3D packaging visualisations and e-commerce visuals.

Graphic Designer at Asian BGE

April 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016

Designed display banners, GIF and HTML5 motion creatives, and affiliate assets. Created campaign visuals, landing pages, and production-ready Adobe Creative Cloud assets for an online gambling startup.

E-learning Course Designer at BMSS Sp. z o.o.

May 1, 2012 - October 31, 2014

Built Adobe Captivate modules with storyboards, screen layouts, interactions, and quizzes.

Founder and Freelance Graphic Designer at PC Workshop

January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2015

Produced 2D design work for small businesses including logos, flyers, brochures, and posters.