Graphic Artist II

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.

Global Reach with a Local Touch

• 140+ years serving healthcare

• Over 14,000 teammates worldwide

• Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries

• Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland

• 40+ distribution centers

• Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings

• 1,000 branded medical product suppliers

• 4,000 healthcare partners served

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.

• Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.

• Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.

• Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.

• Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.

• Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000 yr/.  The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development and execution of creative concepts and designs for a wide variety of packaging projects.
  • Adherence to corporate and business unit branding guidelines.
  • Develop and maintain graphic standards across multiple product categories.
  • Clear and effective communications about creative issues with team members, clients and outside resources.
  • Participation in continuous improvement practices as assigned to keep each work process efficient and effective.
  • Maintain current knowledge of new techniques and technologies in creative design software.
  • Preparation of electronic packaging design files.
  • Meticulous attention to detail when creating design files and proofreading files created by other graphic artists.
  • Ability to manage multiple packaging change requests effectively.
  • Experience dealing with printers and prepping print ready files.
  • Manage image assets within share drives and global packaging database for easy retrieval and version control.
  • Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related art discipline plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience in
  graphic design. Experience in packaging design and graphics preferred. Experience in Medical or
  Pharmaceutical is a plus.
  • Knowledge and understanding of graphic preparation, file management and production processes.
  Experience in coordinating photography and illustration is a plus.
  • Skilled in Macintosh OS graphics and supporting software systems, including current releases of Adobe InDesign and Illustrator are required. Skilled in Photoshop and other Adobe Creative Suite applications is a plus. In addition, familiarity with Microsoft Office software is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Core understanding of a broad range of medical device labeling requirements at different levels of packaging.
  • Experience in FDA regulated industry.
  • Proficient in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator software
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working with global teams

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.