Graphic Designer - Columbus, OH

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition Division. Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Protality® and Glucerna®– to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

What You’ll Work On

The Graphic Designer / Color Specialist will report to and work closely with the Labeling Services team to help drive visual communications across multiple platforms. Associate will take direction to edit and create 3D renderings, production labels, and other package designs as well as related reports. The position requires a creative problem solver and an effective communicator that can clearly and confidently tell a story via digital design and takes the initiative to be an avid learner of new technologies.

Responsibilities:

Create engaging and inspirational materials using Esko and Adobe Illustrator

Creates 3D product renders and maintains web-based database of current renders and related artwork

Maintain up-to-date knowledge about latest digital design techniques

Ensure compliance with company brand guidelines

Create label update report and submit to Regulatory colleagues for label changes as needed

Review submitted printed samples as color standards for compliance from Quality Assurance

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with a focus in graphic design and a thorough understanding of all phases of the design process

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent

Must have at least 2 years of experience developing materials in 3D

Minimum 4 years of experience working with color management, branding, separators, and printers

Must have at least 4 years of experience with Adobe Creative Suite programs including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

Preferred Qualifications

Working experience in corporate work environment or agency

Proven track record in developing creative digital and print solutions

Understanding of color management, production art file creation, print quality management, and industry printing methods

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Highly effective collaboration skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong drive for excellence and team success

Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Communications

DIVISION:ANPD Nutrition Products

LOCATION:United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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