POP Display Designer - Entry Level

Smurfit Westrock; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an entry‑level Associate Designer to support POP display projects within a fast‑paced, collaborative design environment. You will work closely with sales, project management, and design teams, assisting in developing displays, plant assembly instructions, and mockups.

The role focuses on gaining exposure to the full POP lifecycle, from design to manufacturing and assembly, with hands‑on training on industry tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; familiarity with InDesign & Photoshop.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Able to visualize and understand how flat parts fold and assemble in 3D.
• Mechanical mindset and eagerness to learn new design software/equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship in building physical samples and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural spec packages for POP displays and packaging.
• Create clear pack-out and assembly instructions using Illustrator and ArtiosCAD.
• Cut and assemble white samples using Kongsberg cutting tables.
• Construct presentation-quality mockups with wide-format printers and prototyping tools.
• Prepare, pack, and ship samples and presentation materials using standard shipping platforms.
• Maintain organized records of project files, instructions, and materials.
• Collaborate with designers to meet project timelines and deliverables.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

MS Office

ArtiosCAD

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an entry‑level Associate Designer to support POP display projects within a fast‑paced, collaborative design environment. You will work closely with sales, project management, and design teams, assisting in developing displays, plant assembly instructions, and mockups.

The role focuses on gaining exposure to the full POP lifecycle, from design to manufacturing and assembly, with hands‑on training on industry tools and equipment.