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I'm a senior packaging designer with over 6 years of experience, specializing in end-to-end production artwork for FMCG, beverage, and B2B brands. I deliver PDF/X-ready files, validate barcodes/EANs, manage dielines, and oversee multilingual packaging localization. I also build automation in Illustrator using ExtendScript and JavaScript, helping teams reduce errors and speed up delivery. I mentor junior designers and streamline workflows to ensure full file compliance and on-time client sign-offs. Beyond production, I lead cross-functional packaging projects, communicate technical vendor specs clearly, and drive standardization across retainers. My goal is to combine precision artwork with scalable processes to support rapid product launches and consistent brand experiences.…I'm a senior packaging designer with over 6 years of experience, specializing in end-to-end production artwork for FMCG, beverage, and B2B brands. I deliver PDF/X-ready files, validate barcodes/EANs, manage dielines, and oversee multilingual packaging localization. I also build automation in Illustrator using ExtendScript and JavaScript, helping teams reduce errors and speed up delivery. I mentor junior designers and streamline workflows to ensure full file compliance and on-time client sign-offs. Beyond production, I lead cross-functional packaging projects, communicate technical vendor specs clearly, and drive standardization across retainers. My goal is to combine precision artwork with scalable processes to support rapid product launches and consistent brand experiences.

Dave Kendersky

Packaging Designer, Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, +3

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I'm a senior packaging designer with over 6 years of experience, specializing in end-to-end production artwork for FMCG, beverage, and B2B brands. I deliver PDF/X-ready files, validate barcodes/EANs, manage dielines, and oversee multilingual packaging localization. I also build automation in Illustrator using ExtendScript and JavaScript, helping teams reduce errors and speed up delivery. I mentor junior designers and streamline workflows to ensure full file compliance and on-time client sign-offs. Beyond production, I lead cross-functional packaging projects, communicate technical vendor specs clearly, and drive standardization across retainers. My goal is to combine precision artwork with scalable processes to support rapid product launches and consistent brand experiences.…I'm a senior packaging designer with over 6 years of experience, specializing in end-to-end production artwork for FMCG, beverage, and B2B brands. I deliver PDF/X-ready files, validate barcodes/EANs, manage dielines, and oversee multilingual packaging localization. I also build automation in Illustrator using ExtendScript and JavaScript, helping teams reduce errors and speed up delivery. I mentor junior designers and streamline workflows to ensure full file compliance and on-time client sign-offs. Beyond production, I lead cross-functional packaging projects, communicate technical vendor specs clearly, and drive standardization across retainers. My goal is to combine precision artwork with scalable processes to support rapid product launches and consistent brand experiences.

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I’m a senior packaging designer with over 6 years of experience, specializing in end-to-end production artwork for FMCG, beverage, and B2B brands. I deliver PDF/X-ready files, validate barcodes/EANs, manage dielines, and oversee multilingual packaging localization. I also build automation in Illustrator using ExtendScript and JavaScript, helping teams reduce errors and speed up delivery. I mentor junior designers and streamline workflows to ensure full file compliance and on-time client sign-offs.

Beyond production, I lead cross-functional packaging projects, communicate technical vendor specs clearly, and drive standardization across retainers. My goal is to combine precision artwork with scalable processes to support rapid product launches and consistent brand experiences.

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Work Experience

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 45,000 in agency fees; created publication-ready 3D packaging visualisations and e-commerce visuals.

Senior Packaging Brand Production Designer at MW TRADING

January 1, 2021 - Present

B2B contract. Led creative and technical production for 3 brands (R4VE, HYPNO, POP), including packaging systems, production artwork, SKU extensions, 3 brand websites, and launch-ready files. Saved EUR 45,000 in agency fees by handling all prepress in-house. Created 3D packaging visuals, distributor decks, e-commerce visuals, and catalogs.

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 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 Production Artwork Designer at CBDKing

January 1, 2019 - Present

B2B contract. Directed brand artwork execution across a 50-product portfolio, delivering SKU rollouts from concept to shelf-ready retail assets with 100% error-free production rate across 500 print-ready files (2019-2024). Supervised 3 production designers, reduced structural data errors by 95%, and created 3D packaging visuals with Adobe Dimension.

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 120,000 in total annual workflow savings through standardisation and error reduction.

Senior Packaging Prepress Specialist at Aroma King

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2024

B2B remote contract. Prepared 40 new SKU artwork variants annually, localized 150 packaging variants in 7 languages for 120 SKUs, reduced legal-update turnaround from 3 weeks to 6 working days, and validated 200-250 print-ready files per year. Generated EUR 120,000 in annual savings through script-based validation and standardized handoff rules.

Senior Packaging Designer at Little Giant Studio (Sole Proprietorship)

January 1, 2017 - Present

Managed technical packaging design and production artwork for ~30 regular clients annually; delivered PDF/X validation, Illustrator scripting, and Acrobat Pro checks; defined and implemented 12 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 Adobe Illustrator; automated barcode validation, language-version handling, layer isolation, and multi-format PDF/X exports; mentored a team of 3 external production designers; automated workflows resulting in a 95% reduction in structural data errors; saved significant manual hours across retainers through scripting.

Senior Packaging Designer at Little Giant Studio

January 1, 2017 - Present

Registered sole proprietorship providing technical packaging design, production artwork, PDF/X validation, Adobe Illustrator scripting, and print-vendor delivery. Defined 12 production standards, created 15 custom ExtendScript tools, and mentored 3 external designers across 30 recurring B2B assignments annually.

Graphic Designer at Asian BGE

April 1, 2015 - September 1, 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 1, 2014

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

Founder and Freelance Graphic Designer at PC Workshop

January 1, 2002 - December 1, 2015

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