Chris Farrell

Approved R&D artwork change requests for packaging and labelling, collaborated with cross-functional teams, supported company-wide rebranding, and performed final packaging reviews prior to SAP release.

Designed, developed, prototyped, and validated primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging. Conducted engineering tests and performance trials to ensure packaging suitability.

Defined MDR-compliant labelling changes, coordinated labelling activities and cross-functional reviews, delivered staff training, created SOPs, and supported QA activities including proofreading.

Created and managed pharmaceutical/medical device packaging artwork, specialised in colour management and troubleshooting, acted as brand guardian, developed branding books, and performed QA checks.

Led the pre-press team in a print and design environment.

Worked as a creative artworker, digital print operator, and print finisher.

Managed studio, prepress, and computer systems in a print and design company.

Managed the retail website for a computer supermarket.

Managed the studio operations at Stamark Limited.

Completed the PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology.

Retrained in desktop publishing, graphic design, and prepress following a motorcycle accident.

Completed secondary school education and obtained the Leaving Certificate.