Sr. Associate Graphic Designer at McKesson

Shanghai, Shanghai, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Packaging Design, Brand Style Guidelines, Artwork Approval, Project Management, Vendor Management, Internal Collaboration, Regulatory Requirements Research, Design Conceptualization, Layout, Typography, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Mac Operating Systems, Color Theory, Microsoft Office Proficiency

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Packaging Designer/Communications Associate Current Need McKesson is seeking a Packaging Designer/Senior Communications Associate to join the McKesson Brands team. Position Description The Packaging Designer/Communications Associate is responsible for the design and maintenance of packaging and labeling for the company’s private label product portfolio. This involves adhering to, developing, and maintaining brand style guidelines for multiple brands. The designer adapts the brand standards to a wide variety of packaging formats and executes the brand vision through appealing packaging and design. This role requires collaboration with the brand management, product development, sourcing, and QA teams as well as outside suppliers. Key Responsibilities Develops and maintains product packaging and labeling for the company’s private label product portfolio in adherence with branding style guides. Routes artwork through internal and external shareholders for approval. Oversees artwork projects from design and print proofs through production. Works on packaging projects for existing products. Ensures that packaging files, logos, icons, and other brand assets are archived. Manages multiple design projects and meets project deadlines. (65%) Maintains vendor/supplier relationships and frequently communicates and builds partnerships with external and internal audiences. Works collaboratively with multiple teams and departments to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to brand standards. Communicates with internal teams to keep projects on schedule. Identifies, communicates, and resolves any packaging issues. (15%) Reviews current materials for adherence to standards; corrects and updates as necessary. Researches packaging, design trends, and state and federal regulatory requirements. Collaborates with the Brand Management team to expand, update and refine packaging style guides for McKesson’s private label brands. (10%) Enforces our brand standards and ensures uniformity and consistency of our brand elements. Reviews and approves print proofs and packaging samples. (10%) Minimum Requirements 2+years’ experience in graphic design (packaging design experience required) Critical Skills: 2+ years’ experience in graphic design 2+ years’ experience working from design through final production 2+ years’ experience with Adobe Creative Cloud with strong emphasis on Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop 2+ years’ experience with Mac Operating Systems 2+ years’ experience with basic color theory Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Additional Knowledge & Skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Must be able to balance multiple priorities, perform under deadline pressure, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Ability to follow instructions but also exercise independent judgment; sound reasoning and problem-solving skills; critical thinker who can adapt standards to a wide variety of packaging formats and develop new concepts Resiliency; must respond well to criticism and feedback on designs Experience with retail or private label packaging, especially medical products or CPG Experience working in a graphic design firm, advertising agency, or in-house marketing team Excellent skills in design conceptualization, branding, layout, color, and typography Attention to detail and passion for branding and design Product photography, image editing Illustration capabilities Education Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, graphic arts, packaging design, visual communications arts, or a related field. Physical Requirements General Office Demands McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind: McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application. McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates. McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com. McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for the design and maintenance of packaging and labeling for the company’s private label product portfolio, ensuring adherence to and development of brand style guidelines across various formats. Key duties include managing artwork projects from design through production, archiving brand assets, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.