Graphic Designer – Corrugated Packaging

International Paper; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Welfare

Retirement plans including Medical

Dental

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Education & Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Job summary

International Paper in Aurora, IL is seeking a Graphic Designer – Corrugated Packaging to support digital print operations, prepress, color proofing, and color matching for large format digital printing.

You will design packaging graphics and sales materials, collaborate with IP graphics, sales, marketing and innovation teams, and ensure brand consistency across materials. Requires a BA/BS in Graphics and 5–8 years in graphics, including corrugated.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Graphics, Product Engineering or Packaging program.
• 5-8 years’ experience in a graphics role, with 3+ in corrugated.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and CAD packaging software.

Responsibilities

• Support digital print operations, prepress, color proofing and color matching.
• Create graphics, photography, video, and animations for packaging and communications.
• Collaborate with IP graphics, sales, marketing and innovation teams.
• Design layouts for corrugated packaging and printed sales materials.
• Understand brand management guidelines for IP and customers.
• Provide support for digital content generation.
• Work with departments to understand products.

Skills

Creative thinker

Analytical thinker

Customer focus

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

BA/BS in Graphics

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

CAD packaging software

Job description

Job Description

Graphic Designer – Corrugated Packaging

Pay Rate

$82,500-$137,500 (USCORE)

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive pl.

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

4140 Campus Drive

Aurora, IL 60504

The Job You Will Perform

• Responsible for supporting digital print operations.
• Prepress, Color Proofing and Color Matching knowledge to provide support for large format digital printing. Experience with Photo Spectrometer is desired.
• Video, Audio and Photography experience in a media center setting.
• Ability to communicate and demonstrate knowledge of print processes and prepress solutions with production facilities and staff.
• Create graphics, photography, video, and animations for packaging, presentations, and other forms of communication.
• Will work closely with IP graphics, national account sales teams, marketing and innovation teams to brainstorm and create conceptual graphic solutions.
• Design layouts for corrugated packaging and printed sales material.
• Understanding of brand management guidelines as it relates to both IP and customers.
• Provide support for digital content generation.
• Work with various departments within company to understand products.

The Skills You Will Bring

• BA/BS in Graphics, Product Engineering or Packaging program
• 5-8 years’ experience in a graphics role, with 3 or more preferably in corrugated
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (i.e., Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign as well as Microsoft PowerPoint
• Understanding of CAD packaging software

Experience With Corrugated Packaging Print Process Is Preferred

Portfolio may be requested.

Competencies

• Creative & analytical thinker
• Customer focus
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• health
• welfare
• retirement plans including Medical
• Dental
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k)
• Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build

• Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].