Simon Lourde

Simon Lourde Packaging Prepress Designer/ Esko / Print Production Creative ▪ Motivated ▪ Skilled Objective Well experienced desktop graphic and packaging designer with 15 years of experience in packaging, print collateral, advertising and publishing. I am proficient with ESKO and Adobe softwares. I have depth knowledge in design detail, package layout, creative input and production execution. I have good understanding in packaging design, structure and communications. Design Proficiency ▪ ESKO automation ▪ Adobe Softwares ▪ Photo retouching ▪ typography ▪ Creating mock-ups ▪ Quality check for packaging products ▪ Page layout ▪ Ad design ▪ Artwork Redraw ▪ Working under pressure with deadlines. Technical Proficiency Platform: Mac and windows Applications: ESKO Pack Edge, Adobe (cs5 & 6) Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and QuarkXPress and Microsoft office. Key responsibilities and accountabilities: ▪ Preflight and convert the customer files to final prepress production and printing. ▪ Color correction and retouch the client files as per their specifications. ▪ Manufacturing and design the artwork proof, mock-up for client approvals. ▪ Final output file preparation (trapping, imposition) for flexo and offset printing. ▪ Consistent communication on project details and schedules to the production head. ▪ Creative mind, artistic abilities and understanding the print production. Experience Team Leader – Prepress production Sep 2017 - Present Schawk India Pvt Ltd, Chennai, TN. India Preflight existing Direct Print and Label artwork. Copy or transfer existing Direct Print and Label artwork from production run samples supplied. Apply new or existing Direct Print and Label artwork to boxes and displays for art approval. Communicate with Design Manager to assure proper handling of art work. Maintain a graphics design library. Create designs per requestor’s instructions.  Create samples, prototypes, mock-ups, and short productions runs as needed.  Communicates effectively with sales, CSRs, planners and customers.  Performs other job duties as assigned:  Tracks, records and proactively, manages T&A for packaging projects  Packaging Prepress Designer May 2014 – July 2017 FUTURE PACK. ENPI GROUP. DUBAI (http://futurepack.ae/) ESKO Workflow with HD Flexo Certified Digital Plates and Color Management New labels and shrink sleeves creations in adobe softwares and convert to ESKO for proofing and client approval. Worked most of the Gulf Countries labels and shrink sleeves, water lids with white, transparent and metallic substrate materials. If client supplied a physical sample or electronics files for production, preflight it and convert in Pack Edge and making proofs. Retouching and color correction for low quality images. Layout, trapping, and imposition of electronic outputting files for flexo production. proofreading and checking the whole document for accuracy and visual impact. Ensuring brand consistency and communication to the customers about the product concerns (size, colors, foils and images) Packaging Designer April 2012 – March 2014 Team Lead (http://www.borngroup.com/) Group FMG (BORN). Chennai, India Worked for UK and USA clients (www.walgreens.com) Developed the rough artwork and create attractive designs based on the clients requirement. Communicated with the clients to understand product specifications. Renovated existing designs to new designs as per the updated specifications. Retouching and color correction for the images. Implemented clients’ suggestions on package design and provided final design files. Maintain the client specification on the artworks (Logo and positions, copyright images, pantone colors). Performed all the paper work and maintained project report. Team Leader for Creative. Chennai. India- Premedia global services. (http://luminadatamatics.com/) ▪ Packaging designs for products especially for foods and beverages. ▪ Create drawings, modifies, and changes design to achieve desired effect. ▪ Implemented clients suggestions on package design and provided final designs ▪ Quality checking on the final pages and Designs (Fonts, color, specifications) ▪ Makes changes or modifications required by approving authority. ▪ Communicate with the clients to understand product specifications. Artwork - Team Leader,- GGS Information Services, Chennai, http://www.ggsinc.com/ Worked for USA clients (http://www.hanoverfoods.com/) ▪ Responsible for design and production of print, identity, packaging creations ▪ Short-turnaround jobs with longer, more complex projects ▪ Attended press checks and coordinated projects with outside vendors ▪ Designed template page-layouts and corporate branding for main web site ▪ Responsibilities included budgeting time and resources for the team’s engagements. ▪ Knowledge in print, packing and label materials and machinery Newgen Imaging Services, Chennai,-, Graphic Designer Specialist ▪ Responsible printing and advertising designs (Leaflets, Brouchers and Manuals) ▪ Analyzing Customer supplied files, communication with mail ▪ Page layout design and new render arts and Art conversion from different formats ▪ Graphic designs, photo editing and scanner operations ▪ Drawing original art from customer supplied manuscript ▪ Graphic designs, photo editing and Photoshop drawings Education: Diploma in Printing Technology (D.P.Tech) Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Advanced course in Desktop Publishing Best Employee Award: Awarded with employee of the month award twice in GGS information services Best employee in Newgen imaging services Personal: Date of Birth:- Nationality: Indian Passport No: J- Mobile:---