Oct 2016 – Mar 2021 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Pune Area, India · Remote

• Labeling Compliance: Ensure that product labels comply with industry-specific regulations and standards, such as FDA regulations, ISO standards, or country-specific labeling requirements.
• Content Creation: Develop label content, including product descriptions, ingredient lists, nutritional information, warnings, and any other required information, while adhering to legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Accuracy Verification: Review and verify the accuracy of label content, including spelling, grammar, translations (if applicable), and product-specific details, to prevent errors and potential legal issues.
• Label Design: Collaborate with designers or design software to create visually appealing labels that also adhere to branding guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Perform quality checks on printed labels to verify that they match the approved designs and content.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including regulatory affairs, marketing, product development, and manufacturing, to ensure that labels align with the overall product strategy and meet legal requirements.
• Translation and Localization: If applicable, coordinate the translation and localization of labels for international markets while ensuring linguistic accuracy and compliance.
• Label Printing and Application: Oversee the printing and application of labels, ensuring that labeling equipment functions properly and labels are applied correctly to products.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of label designs, changes, approvals, and compliance documentation for auditing purposes.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline labeling processes, improve efficiency, and reduce errors in labeling production.
• Audit Preparation: Prepare for internal and external audits by ensuring that labeling documentation and practices are compliant with industry regulations and standards.

Jan 2016 – Sep 2016 · 8 mos · Pune Area, India · On-site

• Labeling Compliance: Ensure that product labels comply with industry-specific regulations and standards, such as FDA regulations, ISO standards, or country-specific labeling requirements.
• Content Creation: Develop label content, including product descriptions, ingredient lists, nutritional information, warnings, and any other required information, while adhering to legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Accuracy Verification: Review and verify the accuracy of label content, including spelling, grammar, translations (if applicable), and product-specific details, to prevent errors and potential legal issues.
• Label Design: Collaborate with designers or design software to create visually appealing labels that also adhere to branding guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Perform quality checks on printed labels to verify that they match the approved designs and content.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including regulatory affairs, marketing, product development, and manufacturing, to ensure that labels align with the overall product strategy and meet legal requirements.
• Translation and Localization: If applicable, coordinate the translation and localization of labels for international markets while ensuring linguistic accuracy and compliance.
• Label Printing and Application: Oversee the printing and application of labels, ensuring that labeling equipment functions properly and labels are applied correctly to products.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of label designs, changes, approvals, and compliance documentation for auditing purposes.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline labeling processes, improve efficiency, and reduce errors in labeling production.
• Audit Preparation: Prepare for internal and external audits by ensuring that labeling documentation and practices are compliant with industry regulations and standards.

Jun 2010 – Dec 2015 · 5 yrs 6 mos · Pune Area, India

• Conceptualization: Collaborate with clients, project managers, or creative directors to understand design goals and conceptualize visual solutions that meet those objectives.
• Visual Identity: Develop and maintain visual brand identities, including logos, color schemes, typography, and other branding elements.
• Graphic Design: Create a wide range of visual materials, such as advertisements, brochures, posters, banners, infographics, social media graphics, and other marketing collateral.
• Digital Design: Design graphics and layouts for websites, mobile apps, email templates, and other digital platforms to enhance the user experience.
• Print Design: Design materials for print production, including business cards, flyers, posters, magazines, packaging, and signage.
• Illustration: Create custom illustrations or artwork to complement design projects or convey specific messages.
• Typography: Choose appropriate fonts and arrange text to ensure readability and visual appeal in various design contexts.
• Image Editing: Edit and retouch photos, as well as select and manipulate images to enhance design projects.
• Layout Design: Arrange visual elements, images, and text in a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing manner, adhering to principles of design and composition.
• Color Management: Select and apply colors that align with branding guidelines and evoke desired emotions or associations.
• Client Interaction: Communicate with clients or stakeholders to understand their needs, present design concepts, and incorporate feedback into design revisions.
• Software Proficiency: Utilize graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant tools.
• File Preparation: Prepare design files for print or digital distribution, ensuring proper file formats, resolutions, and color modes.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Solve design challenges and adapt to changing project requirements or client feedback.