Senior Graphic Designer with 13+ years of experience in packaging design, prepress, and print production across corrugated, labels, pouches, and flexible packaging. I deliver print-ready, technically accurate artwork that meets brand, quality, and specification standards. I’m skilled in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Artpro+, and Esko Plato, with strong expertise in artwork adaptation, multi-up layout, image editing, color correction, and CMYK-to-Pantone conversion. I focus on accuracy, consistency, and smooth handoff to production.

MUTHUKUMAR R

Senior Graphic Designer with 13+ years of experience in packaging design, prepress, and print production across corrugated, labels, pouches, and flexible packaging. I deliver print-ready, technically accurate artwork that meets brand, quality, and specification standards. I’m skilled in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Artpro+, and Esko Plato, with strong expertise in artwork adaptation, multi-up layout, image editing, color correction, and CMYK-to-Pantone conversion. I focus on accuracy, consistency, and smooth handoff to production.

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Senior Graphic Designer with 13+ years of experience in packaging design, prepress, and print production across corrugated, labels, pouches, and flexible packaging. I deliver print-ready, technically accurate artwork that meets brand, quality, and specification standards.

I’m skilled in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Artpro+, and Esko Plato, with strong expertise in artwork adaptation, multi-up layout, image editing, color correction, and CMYK-to-Pantone conversion. I focus on accuracy, consistency, and smooth handoff to production.

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Language

Tamil
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at United Printing Press (E7 Group)
September 1, 2023 - Present
Lead design and prepress artwork for packaging projects, ensuring compliance with client specifications and print production standards. Create and adapt packaging layouts and mockups using Artpro+ and Adobe Illustrator. Perform color correction and CMYK-to-Pantone conversion to maintain brand color accuracy across print runs. Prepare print-ready artwork and support technical artwork quality for production execution.
Graphic Designer at Sonoco Trident
April 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Designed and developed new packaging layouts for corrugated boxes, labels, and pouches. Adapted single-layout files into multi-up production layouts using Artpro+ and Esko Plato. Conducted quality checks on final artwork against technical printing and specification guides to ensure accurate and production-ready output.
Graphic Designer at RR Donnelley
April 1, 2013 - March 31, 2020
Produced packaging and print artwork with a focus on RGB/CMYK concepts for web and print output. Retouched and color-corrected images in Adobe Photoshop, including high-volume retouching workflows. Performed clipping path, masking, and redrawing tasks to support print production quality and efficiency.
Pre-Media Executive — Masking at Schawk India Pvt Ltd
March 1, 2011 - February 1, 2013
Executed image masking and prepress tasks for packaging and print media clients. Supported artwork quality checks across packaging, print, and web deliverables.
Pre-Media Executive – Masking at Schawk India Pvt Ltd
March 1, 2011 - February 28, 2013
Executed image masking and prepress tasks for packaging and print media clients. Supported artwork quality checks across packaging, print, and web deliverables. Ensured image preparation and prepress readiness for production output.

Education

B.A. in History at Periyar University, Salem
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
B.A. in History at Periyar University, Salem
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
B.A. in History at Periyar University, Salem
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
B.A. in History at Periyar University, Salem
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
B.A. in History at Periyar University, Salem
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail