I'm a focused graphic designer with over a decade of experience across print, packaging, magazines, catalogs, ads, and promotional materials. I excel at art direction on photoshoots, coordinating with vendors and clients, and managing projects from concept through production on Mac and PC platforms. I thrive in fast-paced environments and push for quality results while meeting sensitive deadlines. My work spans healthcare labeling, packaging, and promotional design across multiple industries. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and using tools like Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop to deliver creative, on-brand solutions that engage audiences and drive results.…

Jeffrey Peterson

I'm a focused graphic designer with over a decade of experience across print, packaging, magazines, catalogs, ads, and promotional materials. I excel at art direction on photoshoots, coordinating with vendors and clients, and managing projects from concept through production on Mac and PC platforms. I thrive in fast-paced environments and push for quality results while meeting sensitive deadlines. My work spans healthcare labeling, packaging, and promotional design across multiple industries. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and using tools like Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop to deliver creative, on-brand solutions that engage audiences and drive results.…

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I’m a focused graphic designer with over a decade of experience across print, packaging, magazines, catalogs, ads, and promotional materials. I excel at art direction on photoshoots, coordinating with vendors and clients, and managing projects from concept through production on Mac and PC platforms. I thrive in fast-paced environments and push for quality results while meeting sensitive deadlines.

My work spans healthcare labeling, packaging, and promotional design across multiple industries. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and using tools like Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop to deliver creative, on-brand solutions that engage audiences and drive results.

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English
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Work Experience

Graphic Artist at Sunrise Packaging
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Trained on systems to produce proofs for clients and prepare files for digital printing. Create 3D mockups in Photoshop for client review. Prepare proofs, print files on Konica Minolta C3070 Accurio Digital Color Press, and laminate for specialty boxes and packages. Use Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign for production. Create variable date name tag files from Excel data using Fiery FreeForm Create.
Graphic Artist – Technical Documentation (Contract) at Beckman Coulter
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Created and maintained documentation and illustrations for labeling consumables used by analytical systems; developed labeling templates; created barcodes; implemented design changes; proofreading English & multilingual documents using Phoenix; ensured labeling documents complied with ISO/GMP; collaborated with Regulatory Affairs, Technical Support and Manufacturing; used Microsoft Teams for remote collaboration.
Production Artist at Archway/Teraco
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020
Trained on client systems to produce proofs for clients and prepare files for press; used Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Quark; trained on making plates go to press; color corrected to match proofs for press.
Label Designer (Contract) at York Solutions - contract for 3M
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Labeling for packaging; backend labeling for 3M sites; daily coordination with a Poland site to adjust and add information to labels.
Onsite Staff at Game World
April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018
Onsite staff for inflatable games and events; responsible for safe control of hundreds of kids and adults.
Graphic Designer (Contract) at Allegra Printing Design
February 1, 2017 - February 1, 2017
Graphic design and production for current and new clients; branding, logos, brochures, vehicle graphics; professional client contact.
Graphic Designer at Minuteman Press
October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Graphic design and production for current and new clients; branding, logos, brochures, vehicle graphics; professional client contact.
Graphic Coordinator/Designer at Upsher-Smith
April 1, 2015 - April 1, 2015
Label Implementation Team; Label Art; Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) for artwork management; Change Request (CR) in SAP for labeling changes; ensured compliance with company standards.
Art Director/Graphic Designer at Self Employed
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
Freelance art direction, design, and production from concept to print for clients including Data Recognition Corporation, Southeast Christian Church, Face It Foundation.
Graphic Designer/Contract at Perrigo, Rx Pharmaceuticals
June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014
Managed, created, and designed product labeling components; assisted engineering with specifications/templates for labeling; coordinated labeling artwork between Marketing and Regulatory; worked with regulatory, engineering, marketing, scientists and QA to complete drafts and final print; prepared labeling for production and transferred files to print vendors.
Graphic Designer/Contract at 3M Traffic and Safety Division
October 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011
Converting silk-screen state license plates to four-color process; created color separations for longer runs; led art direction for new designs on specialty plates for conferences and redesigned plates that did not meet state requirements.
Graphic Artist at Sunrise Packaging
April 1, 2022 - October 1, 2024
Trained on internal systems to produce proofs for clients and prepare digital printing files. Created 3D mockups in Photoshop for client review. Prepared customer files and proofs for client approval. Used Fiery system to send files to the printer and printed on a Konica Minolta C3070 Accurio Digital Color Press. Laminated for specialty boxes and packages. Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign. Created variable-date name tag files from client-supplied Excel sheets using Fiery FreeForm Create.
Production Artist at Archway/Teraco
July 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Trained on systems to produce proofs for clients and prepare press-ready files using Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Quark; prepared plates for press; color corrected to match proofs.
Label Designer at York Solutions (contract for 3M)
April 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Designed back-end labeling for Spectrum and LMM products; created labeling for 3M sites worldwide; collaborated with a Poland site to adjust and add information.
Staff (Onsite) at Game World
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2018
Onsite staff for inflatable games and events; responsible for safe control of hundreds of kids and adults.
Graphic Designer at Allegra Printing Design
October 1, 2016 - February 28, 2017
Responsible for graphic design needs and production for current and new clients from start to finish; branding, logos, brochures, vehicle graphics; professional client contact.
Graphic Designer at Minuteman Press
May 1, 2015 - October 31, 2016
Responsible for graphic design needs and production for current and new clients across all aspects of print design/production; branding, logos, brochures, vehicle graphics; professional client contact.
Label Coordinator/Designer at Upsher-Smith
August 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015
Label Implementation Team (LIT) managing LA development via EDMS; Change Requests (CR) tracked in SAP; coordination of labeling changes with cross-functional teams.
Art Director/Graphic Designer at Self Employed
July 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014
Freelance art direction, design, and production from concept through printed design for clients such as Data Recognition Corporation, Southeast Christian Church, and Face It Foundation.
Graphic Designer/Contract at Perrigo, Rx Pharmaceuticals
September 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
Managed, created, and designed product labeling; assisted Engineering in creating specifications/templates; coordinated labeling artwork between Marketing and Regulatory; worked with regulatory, engineering, marketing, scientists, pharmacists, and quality control to finalize labeling; prepared drafts for production and approved labeling for printing; transferred files to print vendors.
Graphic Designer/Contract at 3M Traffic and Safety Division
January 1, 2010 - October 31, 2011
Converted silk-screen state license plates to 4-color process; created color separations for longer run jobs; led art direction for new design on specialty plates for conferences and state compliance.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design at North Hennepin Community College
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Interactive Design at Art Institute of Minnesota
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design at North Hennepin Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Associate of Applied Science in Interactive Design at Art Institute of Minnesota
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet

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