Labeling Graphic Designer

Artivion, Inc.•Kennesaw, GA

About The Position

Responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and revision of product labeling and packaging artwork for vendor-supplied and in-house printed materials. The position focuses on detail-oriented final labeling and packaging artwork, ensuring labels, Instructions for Use (IFUs), and packaging artwork are accurate, compliant, visually effective, and production-ready. The role supports multiple global manufacturing sites. The designer develops and maintains product labels, carton artwork, inserts, IFUs, registration and record cards, and other labeling materials. They work with Regulatory Affairs and cross-functional teams to incorporate regulatory requirements, technical content, warnings, symbols, barcodes, UDI requirements, serialization, and multilingual text. They manage artwork workflows and revisions, maintain documentation and archives, conduct quality checks, coordinate with translation and printing vendors, and support electronic labeling information and digital content.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Visual Communication, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in labeling or graphic design within a regulated industry such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Knowledge of FDA, ISO, UDI, barcoding, serialization, and multilingual labeling.
Exceptional attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong project management, organization, and version control skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical and regulatory information effectively.
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, highly regulated environments while adapting to changing business and regulatory requirements.
Professionalism, initiative, reliability, discretion, and strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with artwork management systems, PLM, DAM, labeling software (particularly enLabel), and document control systems.
Experience supporting global product launches and managing labeling changes across multiple markets.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, update, and maintain final product labels, carton artwork, inserts, Instructions for Use (IFUs), implant registration cards, patient record cards, and other labeling materials.
Coordinate with Regulatory Affairs to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards, including FDA, ISO, GHS, GS1, and market-specific requirements.
Interpret and incorporate regulatory content, warnings, symbols, barcodes, UDI requirements, serialization, and multilingual text into packaging and labeling layouts.
Apply typography, color standards, die-lines, bleeds, print specifications, and brand standards while maintaining visual clarity and consistency across global markets.
Coordinate with Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Sustaining Engineering so labeling and packaging materials are defined, integrated, verified, validated, and approved.
Manage artwork revisions resulting from regulatory changes, formulation updates, market expansions, and product enhancements.
Ensure packaging artwork and labeling comply with regulatory, customer, specification, and quality requirements.
Prepare and manage print-ready files through approval workflows, including version control, change management, and release processes.
Maintain organized artwork archives, documentation, and electronic records to support audits, inspections, and global product lifecycle activities.
Perform detailed quality checks for artwork accuracy, consistency, and compliance before release.
Coordinate translation activities and integrate multilingual content into product labeling and packaging.
Collaborate with external vendors, including translation services, printing suppliers, and packaging subcontractors.
Support updates and validation of electronic labeling information and related digital content.
Provide technical expertise and disseminate knowledge about labeling, packaging technologies, manufacturing systems, and regulatory requirements across the organization.