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Job Title: Graphic Designer

Location: 4459 40th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512, USA

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), a Fortune 500 company, is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our team. We are a leading ideas and solutions company specializing in corrugated packaging and white paper products. Our mission is to serve our customers' needs with innovative products and environmentally responsible services.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Obtain and prepare customer graphics files for production, assisting with initial design as needed.
2. Provide color and print pre-press information for accurate costing and quoting.
3. Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to deliver proofs and mockups timely and coordinate delivery.
4. Assist graphics specialists and design managers as required.
5. Ensure safety and quality standards are maintained in all tasks.
6. Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
7. Stay updated on new graphic materials, equipment, and software applications.
8. Identify and suggest improvements for production efficiency, safety, and quality.
9. Enter specifications into computer systems (Mac and/or PC-CIMs).
10. Review and modify customer artwork to meet requirements and machine limitations.
11. Coordinate ink requests, update CIMs with ink formulas, costs, and names, and manage related paperwork.
12. Organize digital proofs and maintain digital print records.
13. Assist PCA staff with graphic design, analysis, and specifications questions.
14. Deliver printed samples as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma with college-level studies or equivalent experience in package printing or prepress.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with graphic software on Mac, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Esko ArtPro, and Esko Artios CAD or equivalent.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, algebra, and geometry.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately (to 1/32").
• Ability to follow written instructions and produce clear documentation.
• Ability to read and understand materials required by governmental bodies.

It is expected that a new hire will become proficient within 12 months of on-the-job experience.

Additional Tasks:

• Package and ship samples via FedEx as directed.

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

Pay Type: Salary

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