STEVEN VAILLANCOURT

graphic designer

summary

A creative graphic designer with versatile skills in print and digital media—ranging from book layout, brochures, newsletters, labels, large-format graphics(banners and trade show signage) to web design materials. Proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and various design applications; experience with WordPress, HTML, CSS, and digital photography. Passionate about enhancing current skills and learning new skills, software, techniques, and trends.

experience

• Maintained, developed, and implemented packaging and labeling changes across multiple product lines.
• Collaborated with several departments to ensure regulations and guidelines were met.
• Used PLM (Arena) to create new items and change orders for labeling.

• Revised artwork files (IFUs, shipper cartons and labels, and tray lids) for medical product labeling to meet regulatory standards.
• Updated branding on several product SKUs.

• Updated information on medical device product labeling to meet regulatory guidelines.
• Prepared files for translation house.
• Worked with multiple departments on product launches from concept to finish product.
• Implemented labeling changes through a PLM (Agile).

• Converted 4-color IFU into 4-color reader-friendly booklet form for a medical device.

• Designing medical materials and literature to strict corporate guidelines.
• Implementing updated graphics to packaging designs.
• Revised graphics and information on medical device labels and packaging.

• Developed trade show concepts and layouts.
• Prepared print-ready artwork and layouts for large-format deliverables for national trade shows.
• Assisted with print production on flatbed printer.

• Created print-ready elements such as standardized tests and testing materials for various states and municipalities.
• Developed project guidelines to improve productivity.
• Produced illustrations, charts, and tables for educational materials.

education

AS, COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND DESIGN