Graphic Designer

Associate Designer

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. Most often this is a recent graduate from design related field. Typically, this is someone with 0-3 years of post-graduate work experience.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• 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. Gaining exposure to production file set up 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

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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

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.