Associate Graphic Designer

BioCT Innovation Commons; North Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking an Associate Graphic Designer to create, revise, and maintain packaging and product labeling artwork for medical devices. This role collaborates with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and marketing to ensure compliant labeling throughout the product lifecycle.

The role is based in North Haven, CT with a hybrid schedule (onsite four days/week, one remote day). A relevant design background and experience with Adobe Creative Suite are required; a bachelor’s degree in graphic

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and experience supporting graphic design, artwork production, packaging graphics, labeling, visual communications, or related creative work.
• Experience creating, editing, or maintaining artwork, graphics, labeling, packaging materials, or related visual content.
• Experience using graphic design software, including Adobe Creative Suite applications such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or Acrobat.
• Experience managing multiple assignments, maintaining documentation accuracy, and working with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise packaging and product labeling artwork, including labels, lidstock, display boxes, and related packaging components.
• Support artwork development activities and formal artwork approval processes in accordance with established procedures and design standards.
• Review vendor proofs, identify discrepancies, and coordinate required corrections to ensure printed materials match approved artwork files.
• Maintain packaging and labeling documentation, specifications, and development procedures.
• Manage multiple artwork projects and prioritize assignments to support production schedules and project timelines.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, regulatory, and marketing partners to resolve artwork-related questions and issues.
• Ensure packaging and labeling artwork incorporates customer requirements and aligns with company standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to artwork accuracy, process efficiency, and document control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Artwork production

Cross-functional collaboration

Portfolio-based work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communications

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 29 Sep 2026

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

The Packaging and Labeling function supports the development, maintenance, and implementation of packaging artwork and product labeling for medical devices throughout the product lifecycle. The team partners closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, regulatory, and marketing teams to ensure packaging and labeling components meet business requirements, regulatory expectations, and production needs. Responsibilities include artwork development, packaging labeling support, document maintenance, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and compliant product labeling.

This position is based in North Haven, Connecticut. The role follows a hybrid work arrangement with an on-site presence expected four days per week and one remote workday per week. No travel is required.

The Associate Graphic Designer supports the creation, revision, and maintenance of packaging and product labeling artwork for medical device products. This role partners with cross-functional teams to develop artwork components, support labeling projects, coordinate artwork updates, and help ensure packaging and labeling materials meet manufacturing, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create and revise packaging and product labeling artwork, including labels, lidstock, display boxes, and related packaging components.

• Support artwork development activities and formal artwork approval processes in accordance with established procedures and design standards.

• Review vendor proofs, identify discrepancies, and coordinate required corrections to ensure printed materials match approved artwork files.

• Maintain packaging and labeling documentation, specifications, and development procedures.

• Manage multiple artwork projects and prioritize assignments to support production schedules and project timelines.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, regulatory, and marketing partners to resolve artwork-related questions and issues.

• Ensure packaging and labeling artwork incorporates customer requirements and aligns with company standards.

• Support continuous improvement efforts related to artwork accuracy, process efficiency, and document control.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and experience supporting graphic design, artwork production, packaging graphics, labeling, visual communications, or related creative work through professional experience, internships, freelance projects, academic coursework, or portfolio-based work.

• Experience creating, editing, or maintaining artwork, graphics, labeling, packaging materials, or related visual content through academic, internship, or professional experience.

• Experience using graphic design software, including Adobe Creative Suite applications such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or Acrobat.

• Experience managing multiple assignments, maintaining documentation accuracy, and working with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related discipline.

• Experience supporting artwork production, packaging graphics, or labeling projects in a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Experience supporting medical device labeling, packaging, or regulatory documentation processes.

• Knowledge of medical device labeling requirements, including European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) labeling considerations.

• Experience working with both Mac and Windows operating systems and collaborating across cross-functional teams.

• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$56,000.00 - $84,000.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)

• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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