R&D Print Packaging Specialist

R&D Print Packaging SpecialistFICOSOTA is seeking an R&D Print Packaging Specialist. This is a position located in our growing Research and Development Department at HDT (Hygiene, disposable and tissue) business unit.Duties and responsibilities:Provides technical expertise in the design, printing, and quality control of printed packaging.Operational responsibilities for execution and tracking the process of receiving and testing new packaging materials.Participates with expertise in working meetings with the Marketing Department, all authors of new designs, and pre-press file executors.Presents and communicates with suppliers new files and their implementation in print.Working on a regular base for optimizing the quality, technology, and the cost of printing and auxiliary materials.Research and development of alternative printing and packaging materials, depending on the new trends in the market and company needs.Knowledge in detail of the characteristics and properties of the used materials during the production of flexible packages, raw materials.Knowledge and comparative analysis of major competing product packaging.Prepress of packaging and print materials:- Responsible for the sizes, requisite data, and colors, mandatory for the package.- Checking if the printing files are correct, delivered by advertising and design agencies, and in case of another agreement, prepare the files for printing;- Prepares color proofs of the printing files;- Attends during the first print of the new packages and current packages in case of new deliverers. Make sure that the packaging meets all requirements.The role will be a perfect match for you if you have:Willingness for intensive travel within the country and abroad.Expert level of working with graphic software (Adobe Creative – Illustrator, Photoshop)Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Work experience in pre-press preparation, printing technologies, and color measurement devicesWork experience in manufacturing and packaging machineryExcellent knowledge of EnglishEducation in Polygraphy, Construction, Industrial Design, and Engineering Education will be considered as an advantageRequirements:Driver’s licenseResponsibility for the quality of the working tasks and keeping deadlinesSelf-initiative and a detail-oriented team playerDesire for learning and developing knowledge in different areasAbility to self-prioritizing and organize current tasksEffective CommunicationIf you are interested in this opportunity, you meet the above-mentioned requirements and want to get a hands-on experience, don`t hesitate to apply!*All applications will be treated fairly and in strict confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.