Description & Requirements 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 Opportunity:

The Senior Packaging Designer position develops innovative, cost effective, visually appealing and structurally sound point of purchase displays and merchandising solutions utilizing the dual skill set of both structural and graphic design. 

How you will contribute to Smurfit Westrock:

Completes tasks related to structural design and graphic design 
Display a very high-level or project/team leadership 
Interact with Account Executives, Senior Designers, and customers to ascertain design needs and objectives 
Ideation/concept development for existing and new clients; prototype development 
Work collaboratively with Senior Designers, Design Manager, and Sales to develop customer programs 
Convey concepts with quick sketches (fast and fluid), and CAD (Artios) visualization 
Participate or lead design team during project creation and implementation 
Lead customer interactions and conversations 
Participate in or lead discussions and decisions on project timelines, deliverable dates, and prioritization 
Produce samples and mockups using various techniques and skills such as Drafting (2D/3D), Foam Core model making, various knife tools and cutting tables (Konsberg/DataTech Tables); create promotional materials 
Responsible for project development record keeping, file naming/part numbering, utilizing project management system 
Develop Bill of Material (BOM), POG, Specifications, Palletization, Cape, ect. 
Use retail environment awareness and knowledge of specifications and guidelines 
Communicate development path to Account Executives and customers as needed 
Participate in or lead project review meetings with Sales, Project management and other designers 
Assist with presentation of abstract ideas, and provide technical support to Sales staff as needed 
Perform Technical Illustration tasks as required i.e., Plan-o-grams, Assembly Instructions, Retail Assembly Instructions, Digital Photography, Illustrator and Photoshop work 
Other duties as assigned. 


What you need to succeed:

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Packaging Design, Graphic Design or Fine Arts strongly preferredPrior point of purchase display experience strongly preferred5 – 7 years of previous Job experience strongly preferredAbility to convey concepts with quick sketches and creative 2D/3D problem solving skillsGood verbal, written and graphics communications skill are also requiredHighly developed sense of aesthetics, print production knowledge, an eye to detail as well as engineering ability and an advanced understanding of how things workAbility to drive projects to completion in a fast paced, deadline driven environment is a requirement

What we offer:

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellenceComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potentialBenefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

 

 

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.