
Mike Hertz
Label and packaging design dielines CMYK proofing and print ready files
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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.
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.
Prepress Specialist, Commercial Print Partner
Printing Made Easy • Fulltime
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.