Senior Packaging Designer

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 \u2028 Display a very high-level or project/team leadership \u2028 Interact with Account Executives, Senior Designers, and customers to ascertain design needs and objectives \u2028 Ideation/concept development for existing and new clients; prototype development \u2028 Work collaboratively with Senior Designers, Design Manager, and Sales to develop customer programs \u2028 Convey concepts with quick sketches (fast and fluid), and CAD (Artios) visualization \u2028 Participate or lead design team during project creation and implementation \u2028 Lead customer interactions and conversations \u2028 Participate in or lead discussions and decisions on project timelines, deliverable dates, and prioritization \u2028 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 \u2028 Responsible for project development record keeping, file naming/part numbering, utilizing project management system \u2028 Develop Bill of Material (BOM), POG, Specifications, Palletization, Cape, ect. \u2028 Use retail environment awareness and knowledge of specifications and guidelines \u2028 Communicate development path to Account Executives and customers as needed \u2028 Participate in or lead project review meetings with Sales, Project management and other designers \u2028 Assist with presentation of abstract ideas, and provide technical support to Sales staff as needed \u2028 Perform Technical Illustration tasks as required i.e., Plan-o-grams, Assembly Instructions, Retail Assembly Instructions, Digital Photography, Illustrator and Photoshop work \u2028 Other duties as assigned. \u2028 What you need to succeed: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Packaging Design, Graphic Design or Fine Arts strongly preferred Prior point of purchase display experience strongly preferred 5 - 7 years of previous Job experience strongly preferred Ability to convey concepts with quick sketches and creative 2D/3D problem solving skills Good verbal, written and graphics communications skill are also required Highly developed sense of aesthetics, print production knowledge, an eye to detail as well as engineering ability and an advanced understanding of how things work Ability 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 excellence Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential Benefits 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. \u2003 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. Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.