Design Intern Job at International Paper in Memphis

Design Intern

Position Title: Design Intern

Pay Rate: $1,690 - $2,167 semi-monthly

Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills, and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift: Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location: 6165 E Holmes Rd., Memphis, TN

The Job You Will Perform:

• International Paper’s Design Internship is intended for Packaging degree-seeking students and will offer a personalized and diversified, on-the-job development while providing exposure to our company’s commercial business strategy & culture.
• The internship will take place between May and August, with responsibilities related to analyzing, developing, and implementing solutions that improve processes, focusing on customer satisfaction, safety, and commercial excellence.
• Design Intern reports to the Design Manager and will receive training to learn the trade of corrugated structural design.
• Work safe and provide prototypes designs to ensure acceptance of solutions.
• Utilize CAD software to develop solutions.
• Maintain and organize design lab.
• Provide design ideas and solutions to commercial organization as well as customers.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by understanding and practicing safety guidelines.
• Maximize value to IP and the customer through efficient use of resources.
• Develop and create innovative packaging solutions.
• Assist plants in the optimization of fiber utilization and point of purchase display.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Pursuing a BA/BS degree or higher in packaging design, graphic design, or mechanical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of CAD, Project Management, and Microsoft Office software.
• Mechanically competent and supportive of changes in technology.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 or greater.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Customer Focus, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Priority Setting, Decision Making, Creativity, Technical Learning, Time Management, Presentation Skills.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits.

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company.

The Impact You Will Make:

Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp, and other fiber-based products.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.