Graphic Designer

WestRock Company; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging leader is looking for an Associate Designer to support design efforts, apply brand standards, and manage production workflows. Candidates should have basic proficiency in Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office, along with strong organizational skills. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Join a company that values integrity and excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Career growth within a global leader

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of post-graduate work experience required.
• Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to recreate and modify customer graphics.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of graphic visuals and packaging layouts.
• Gain exposure to production file setup.
• Maintain an effective time management schedule.

Skills

Adobe Suite proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

3D thinking ability

Basic proficiency of 3D software

Understanding of printing processes

Education

Recent graduate from a design-related field

Tools

Large format printers

Cad Tables

Job description

Overview

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The Associate Designer is an early career designer who works directly with Design colleagues to contribute to the efforts of the Design team and supports existing accounts and business development opportunities. The Associate Designer is developing a robust understanding of Smurfit Westrock’s business objectives, technical processes, and manufacturing. Will apply these learnings into the design process. Works independently, stays organized, communicates well, demonstrates excellent time management, and delivers consistently high-quality output. This role is typically filled by a recent graduate from a design-related field with 0-3 years of post-graduate work experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports the execution of graphic visuals, packaging layouts, mockups, and marketing collateral with direction from teammates and Design Manager
• Understands basic print processes and mock-up production workflow. Gains exposure to production file setup and how to translate that knowledge into execution
• With guidance from more senior colleagues and leadership, can translate, recreate, and modify customer graphics onto creative packaging layouts. Understands the process of creating, and with support from project leaders, executing graphic mockups
• Has an understanding of Smurfit Westrock Brand Standards and applies Smurfit Westrock branding in a manner that adheres to our corporate guidelines
• Maintain and manage an effective time management schedule and critical prioritizations
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Need To Succeed

• Basic proficiency of Adobe Suite – Especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and In-design
• Basic proficiency of Microsoft Office products – Especially Power Point, Word, and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to understand 3D thinking
• Basic proficiency of 3D software
• Basic understanding of printing processes and limitations
• Proficient in operation of equipment including Cad Tables & Large format printers
• Can effectively execute display art, instruction sheets, 3D renderings, mockups, etc.

What We Offer

• A corporate culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• A competitive salary and bonus structure that reflects skills, competencies and potential
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Career growth within a global packaging leader where safety, quality, sustainability and people are fundamental to daily operations

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

The salary range for this position is $50,250.00 - $83,750.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.