Graphic Designer

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Creates and/or modifies artwork based on provided instructions.
• Keeps software revisions up to date, while maintaining compliance and compatibility with the Business Units.
• Provides assurance that the quality of all artwork and packaging graphics complies with BD Brand standards.
• Remains current with ongoing Regulatory compliance and industry guidelines. Adherence to all artwork standards and procedures/policies found at the Business Unit, corporate, industry and international levels.
• Coordinate with BD documentation associates to provide completed PDF and zipped source files for CR approvals.
• Has good collaboration skills and asks questions when in doubt.
• Works well in a cross-functional team environment.
• Executes work in a fast-paced deadline orientated environment.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, team work and communication skills.
• Is familiar with Quality management systems.
• Creates InDesign documents, using solid understanding of desktop publishing (DTP) best practices.
• Demonstrates high proficiency in latest Adobe Creative Suite, including, but not limited to InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Photoshop.
• Creates or modifies line art/vector illustrations used within labeling and/or other artwork.
• Demonstrates knowledge of printing process for proper prepress work and file preparation/export.
• Coordinates release of finished artwork files for labeling and packaging preparation with external vendors, via OneDrive or email.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, ensuring label accuracy in order to avoid recalls, delays, or errors in product development and added expense.
• Documents, files and properly archives all artwork touchpoints.
• Delivers artwork assignments on time and which meet BD Quality and Brand requirements
• Knowledge and Experience Requirements

Experience Required

Experience

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing
• Demonstrated ability as a creative designer of products and applied graphics within a 2D/3D packaging space
• Extensive experience with Mac and/or PC computer graphics and design software (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, and PhotoShop)
• Experience with MS Excel
• Knowledge of packaging/labeling materials, packaging configurations, equipment, and printing techniques
• Knowledge of Regulatory (domestic and international) labeling requirements, procedures, and standards
• Experience working in a deadline-driven, regulated industry
• Communication via MS Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc

Skills & Certifications

Special Skills

• Multilingual a plus
• Medical Device graphic design experience a plus

Knowledge of Specific Procedures and Practices:

External Regulations (ISO, FDA, OSHA, ASTM), Design Control, EUMDR/IVDR, UDI

Supervision

• Works independently with some supervision and peer review
• Manages assignments in accordance with project prioritization
• Will take feedback from senior designer(s) and update files accordingly

Accountability

• Will deliver artwork assignments on time and which meet BD Quality and Brand requirements
• Will not manage any direct reports
• Will not be responsible for any functional areas
• Knowledgeable and adherent to BD Quality and Corporate Policies

Eligibilities & qualifications

Education

• Associate or Bachelor Degree equivalent in Graphic Design or in relatable field of study.
• Licenses or Certifications