Samantha Singh

Experienced Graphic & Packaging Design Specialist with over 19 + years of expertise across print production, digital origination, and design management. Adept at turning complex design briefs into efficient, sustainable, and visually powerful solutions. Passionate about advancing 3D design, additive manufacturing, and innovation in product development.

Senior DTP Operator - A4Labels(First ImpImpression )

(2020-01)

• Manage fulI project lifecycle from design to prototype for packaging and product artwork.
• Collaborate with clients to interpret briefs, develop accurate 3D packaging visuals,and ensure print-ready outcomes.
• Optimize materials and printing schemes to support cost efficiency and sustainability goals.
• Lead artwork audits and digital asset management processes.

Digital Originator - Nampak Divfoods

(2017-08 - 2019-12)

• Translated complex customer artwork into produuction-ready formats for litho, mono,and flexographic printing.
• Provided technical design support to clients and internal teams.
• Maintained quality assurance and compliance with printing standards.

Graphic Designer - Neopak (Nampak Corrugated)

(2012-02 - 2017-07)

• Designed and formatted packaging and branding artwork and layout on to CAD drawings.
• Managed vendor and client liaison, quotations, and barcode verification (GS1).
• Oversaw stereo management and workflow coordination.

Designer / DTP / Photographer - Nampak Origination Centre

(2009-01 - 2012-01)

• Developed gravure and flexographic packaging solutions.
• Conducted product photo shoots and created high-quality mockups.
• Trained and supervised junior designers; handled workflow management.

Head Graphic Designer - Mr. Shirty

(2004-11 - 2007-09)

• Directed textile design projects, from concept to production.
• Managed team deliverables, client relations, and artwork coordination.

Graphic Designer - Palm Stationery

(2003-12 - 2004-11)

• Created innovative stationery designs; handled marketing and client engagement.

DTP Designer - Tabloid Newspapers

(2003-10 - 2003-12)

• Produced editorial layouts and prepress-ready artwork.

Designer (Part-Time) - Corporate Design & Print

(2003-06 - 2003-10)

• Designed advertising materials and handled DTP for print marketing.

Diploma - Graphic Design - M.L. Sultan / Durban Institute of Technology (2003)

Certificate - Digital Marketing - University of Cape Town (2019)