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Steven G

@stevengertenbac

Packaging Artwork and Prepress Specialist

South Africa
English
About me
I am a packaging artwork and prepress specialist with experience in flexographic and lithographic production workflows. I prepare accurate, print-ready artwork for packaging, labels, pouches, wrappers and cartons using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat. My services include artwork setup, layout adjustments, colour preparation, barcode handling, file checking and production-ready PDF creation. I focus on accuracy, clear communication and reliable delivery so your artwork reaches the printer properly prepared.... Read more

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Packaging Design
I will prepare professional print ready packaging and label artwork
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Work experience

Self_Employed

Self Employed

Full-time • 25 yrs

BritePak — DTP Electronic Originator

Jun 2020 - Mar 2026 • 5 yrs 9 mos

Prepare and finalise print-ready prepress artwork for pharmaceutical packaging, ensuring accuracy and compliance with lithographic production requirements. Handle typesetting, proofreading, colour calibration and barcode verification, and compare printed samples with approved digital artwork. Provide technical artwork guidance to clients and collaborate with production and technical teams to maintain efficient workflows and consistent quality. I also serve as a SHE Representative, supporting workplace safety and compliance.

Polyflex — Senior DTP Specialist and Supervisor (Various Roles)

Jan 1997 - Apr 2016 • 19 yrs 3 mos

Progressed through several roles during nearly 20 years with Polyflex, beginning as a DTP Operator and Repro Designer, moving into Key Accounts, and later becoming Senior DTP Specialist and Supervisor. Prepared and checked print-ready artwork for corrugated packaging across flexographic and lithographic production workflows. Managed artwork setup, colour preparation, GS1 barcode verification, proofreading, 3D mockups and production compatibility checks. Supervised and trained a team of 10, maintained standard operating procedures, coordinated client requirements and worked closely with production teams to ensure accurate and efficient delivery.