Retail Display Designer Lead
International Paper - Aurora, Illinois, United States, 60505![International Paper](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Description:
What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.
Position Title:
Retail Display Design Lead II
Pay Rate
:
PL12: $86,800 - $115,700
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:
Aurora CCC at Aurora, IL
The Job You Will Perform:
The Retail Display Creative Design Lead II is responsible for overall development of award-winning, visually compelling packaging and point-of-purchase displays as well as redesign of items for optimized visual impact and retail sales performance.
The Creative Design Lead provides leadership regarding creative design and technical support to the Design, Sales, Project Management, and Production departments and facilities within our Retail Packaging & Display business as well as to International Paper clients, contractors, alliance partners and suppliers.
Provides creative direction in designing graphic and structural components of point-of-purchase displays and specialty packaging.
Supervises development of conceptual designs and renderings. Maintains and enhances the site's award-winning design capability.
Establishes standards for design efficiency/throughput and tracks results. Ensures completion of design work “at the speed of retail.”
Provides creative input and leadership during development phase; translates ideas into creative merchandising solutions.
Develops and explains designs and concepts to customers, account managers, and design team.
Participates in or makes customer calls relative to design development and presentations.
Receives projects from Creative Services Manager, customer and/or sales team and communicates design concepts and requirements to team.
Formulate and communicate ideas for new and/or improved designs by analyzing customer needs and production feasibility.
Be knowledgeable of production machine capabilities in order to assist in the development of design specs.
The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Packaging, or Industrial Design or related field strongly preferred; excellent portfolio and a minimum of 5-10 years point-of-purchase design experience required.
Demonstrated understanding of the entire design process from concept, prototype, through production.
Knowledge of the packaging design, corrugated, or alternative materials and experience in point-of-purchase industry (display, retail packaging, consumer products).
Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to adequately explain unique designs and concepts to customers, account managers, and clients; ability to negotiate graphic and structural design concepts with clients.
Knowledge of Retailer guidelines, consumer product company product lines and display requirements.
Knowledge of flexographic, digital, or offset printing as well as manufacturing processes.
Thorough knowledge of Illustrator, PhotoShop, or other graphic design software; Artios/CAD applications; and strong PC skills; thorough knowledge of Form Z, Solid Works, Strata, or other 3-D modeling software required.
Excellent time management and organizational skills. Able to remain flexible and adapt to the situation and provide leadership. Must be team-oriented, organized, detailed, able to handle pressure/stress, and work overtime or irregular hours as needed to meet client needs.
Must be willing and able to work in a team environment where collaboration is required both departmentally and interdepartmentally. Interact with sales team, structural designers, project managers, art director, and/or the client to understand creative requirements and then translate the idea into creative merchandizing solutions.
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
Customer Focus
Action Oriented
Functional/technical skills
Learning on the fly
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 including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
The Career You Will Build:
Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company
The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. 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. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.
The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com
or (877) 973-3919.
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Location:
Aurora, IL, US, 60504
Category: Sales & Marketing
Date: Aug 10, 2024
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