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Mike Hertz

@mike_hertz

Label and packaging design dielines CMYK proofing and print ready files

Germany
English, German, Italian, Dutch, French, Spanish, Arabic
About me
Hello, I’m a label and packaging designer who turns product ideas into shelf stopping, print‑ready packaging. I prevent launch delays, color mismatches, and costly reprints by delivering brand‑led concepts, precise dielines, CMYK proofed files, and supplier‑ready PDFs. I design with production constraints, regulatory clarity, and sustainability in mind. My process is transparent: brief, concepts, revisions, and production files printers accept. Send your product type and brand assets and I’ll propose a clear plan... Read more

Skills

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Mike Hertz
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Average response time: 20 hours

See my services

Packaging Design
I will design premium eco friendly, organic and natural skincare packaging and labels
From$30 / projectMore details
Label Design
I will design chocolate labels artisan, gift items labels and gourmet packaging
From$25 / projectMore details

Portfolio

Work experience

Freelancing_Career

Freelance Label & Packaging Designer

Freelancing Career

Feb 2018 - Present • 8 yrs 3 mos

I’ve completed 100+ packaging projects for startups and established brands across food, cosmetics, and supplements. I deliver concept-to-print solutions including dielines, print proofs, and supplier‑ready files. Clients report smoother production runs and faster launches after implementing my files.

Boutique_Premium

Senior Packaging Designer, Boutique Packaging Studio

Boutique Premium • Freelance

Aug 2015 - May 2018 • 2 yrs 9 mos

Led packaging design for multiple product lines, coordinating with brand teams and print vendors. I introduced standardized prepress checklists and dieline templates that reduced artwork revisions and vendor queries. I mentored junior designers on print workflows and regulatory layout.

Printing_Made Easy

Prepress Specialist, Commercial Print Partner

Printing Made Easy • Full-time

Sep 2012 - Jan 2015 • 2 yrs 4 mos

Managed color management, PDF/X exports, and preflight checks for high-volume runs. I resolved common print issues trapping, overprint, and bleed errors before press, lowering reprint rates. I built strong relationships with printers to ensure consistent color and finish.