Senior Graphic Design Manager - Corrugated Packaging

International Paper Company; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

International Paper Company in Aurora, IL is seeking a Graphic Design Manager for Corrugated Packaging. You will lead a diverse design team, guide 3D modeling and AR content, and oversee budgets and vendor partnerships to deliver packaging solutions for national accounts.

You will shape creative direction, ensure brand consistency, and drive efficiency across design workflows and prepress processes while collaborating with sales, marketing and IP graphics to win opportunities.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Graphics, Product Engineering, Packaging or a related program.
• 10+ years’ experience in a graphics role, with 5+ years in corrugated packaging.
• 3+ years of demonstrated leadership – direct people leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of designers, 3D modelers and digital content specialists.
• Set performance expectations, conduct one-to-ones, and build succession within design.
• Own the department budget and vendor/agency relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Brand management

Color management

Education

BA/BS in Graphics, Product Engineering, Packaging or related

Tools

3D modeling software

Augmented Reality (AR) software

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft PowerPoint

CAD packaging software

Job description

International Paper Company in Aurora, IL is seeking a Graphic Design Manager for Corrugated Packaging. You will lead a diverse design team, guide 3D modeling and AR content, and oversee budgets and vendor partnerships to deliver packaging solutions for national accounts.

You will shape creative direction, ensure brand consistency, and drive efficiency across design workflows and prepress processes while collaborating with sales, marketing and IP graphics to win opportunities.