I am a creative and detail-oriented designer with a strong background in packaging, technical publication design, and advertising for print production and marketing material. I thrive on delivering high-quality design solutions that meet client objectives, manage multiple projects, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive results.

Jath Rivera

I am a creative and detail-oriented designer with a strong background in packaging, technical publication design, and advertising for print production and marketing material. I thrive on delivering high-quality design solutions that meet client objectives, manage multiple projects, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive results.

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I am a creative and detail-oriented designer with a strong background in packaging, technical publication design, and advertising for print production and marketing material.

I thrive on delivering high-quality design solutions that meet client objectives, manage multiple projects, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive results.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Designer - Lead Analyst, Technical Writer Hybrid at Stryker NV
January 1, 2023 - Present
Supporting the Research and Development department by managing EU-MDR packaging projects, including IFUs, PIL/PIC, and carton labels for U.S. and global content updates. Managed global translation processes and collaborated with project engineers to align on content updates. Communicated with stakeholders to meet deadlines and process changes for approval in the product lifecycle management system (PLM). Reviewed packaging design work for accuracy, maintained historical records of content changes, and documented regulatory information. Updated work instructions to improve workflow and procedural reliability.
Technical Writer Designer at DJO Global
November 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Maintained surgical product packaging, focusing on DJO Global carton and labeling design. Managed product design updates in Excel and the product lifecycle management system. Worked with the quality and design teams to ensure accuracy by reviewing redlines and checklists. Created carton labels and IFU booklets for print and digital formats when native files were missing due to the transition to a new company shared drive system.
Graphic Designer at Abbott Laboratories
December 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Supported EU-MDR packaging and labeling projects. Collaborated with project coordinators, PMs, and cross-functional teams to produce technical design changes, meeting print and digital specifications on time and within budget. Updated content for the company’s app and website. Reviewed and proofread content changes in IFUs, labels, and cartons. Created redlines to implement design changes per PM direction and efficiently managed projects with organized folder structures, uploading to SharePoint as needed.
Graphic Designer and Production Artist at Canon Solutions America
July 1, 2018 - November 1, 2020
Developed marketing campaigns at Visa HQ for various departments. Created brand guidelines for the production center (Canon U.S.A. Inc.). Collaborated with department leads on design needs for conferences and achievement campaigns. Designed advertising materials for global events and website content.
Freelance Designer at CSEA (Contracted / San Jose, CA)
June 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Collaborated on the CSEA annual digital conference. Created media designs for green screens and PowerPoint presentations. Designed the theme for the 2021 virtual conference platform, produced mock-ups, and developed print collateral for the awards.
Freelance / Contractor at Charles Blank (Rodan+Fields)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Creating a vector-based stencil artwork and developing mock-ups for an architectural installation to be displayed across multiple conference rooms at the 60 Spear Street, San Francisco office.

Education

Associate of Science in Web Design & New Media at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2020 - June 3, 2026
Associate of Science - Graphic Design at The Art Institute of California, San Francisco
January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2015
English Language Studies - English Diploma at Centro Cultural Norteamericano Nicaraguense
January 1, 2010 - December 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment