Graphic Designer – Corrugated Packaging

International Paper•Fort Smith, AR

5h•$82,500 - $137,500•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supporting digital print operations. This role requires knowledge of Prepress, Color Proofing and Color Matching to provide support for large format digital printing. Experience with Photo Spectrometer is desired. The position also involves Video, Audio and Photography experience in a media center setting. The Graphic Designer will communicate and demonstrate knowledge of print processes and prepress solutions with production facilities and staff. They will create graphics, photography, video, and animations for packaging, presentations, and other forms of communication. This role will work closely with IP graphics, national account sales teams, marketing and innovation teams to brainstorm and create conceptual graphic solutions. The Graphic Designer will design layouts for corrugated packaging and printed sales material, understanding brand management guidelines for both IP and customers. Additionally, the role provides support for digital content generation and collaborates with various departments to understand products.

Requirements

BA/BS in Graphics, Product Engineering or Packaging program
5-8 years’ experience in a graphics role
3 or more years preferably in corrugated packaging
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (i.e., Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign)
Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint
Understanding of CAD packaging software
Creative & analytical thinker
Customer focus
Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
Organizational skills
Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience with Photo Spectrometer is desired.
Experience with corrugated packaging print process is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supporting digital print operations.
Prepress, Color Proofing and Color Matching for large format digital printing.
Video, Audio and Photography experience in a media center setting.
Communicate and demonstrate knowledge of print processes and prepress solutions with production facilities and staff.
Create graphics, photography, video, and animations for packaging, presentations, and other forms of communication.
Work closely with IP graphics, national account sales teams, marketing and innovation teams to brainstorm and create conceptual graphic solutions.
Design layouts for corrugated packaging and printed sales material.
Provide support for digital content generation.
Work with various departments within company to understand products.