Print & Packaging Graphic Designer

ITW • Houston, TX

22h

About The Position

ITW Car Care, a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), is seeking an ambitious, multi-talented Packaging and Print Graphic Designer with strong expertise in packaging, print design, pre-press, and production. This role supports Brand, MARCOM, Sales, R&D, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced creative environment. The designer will develop and execute retail and marketing assets, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate will have a portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking and the ability to translate insights into impactful design solutions that drive shopper engagement and brand differentiation.

Requirements

• Strong portfolio showcasing best-in-class, concept-driven creative work with clear strategic thinking, including case-based examples of packaging that improves consumer engagement, retail presence, or brand differentiation.
• 5–8+ years of experience in packaging, print, and digital design; previous CPG experience preferred.
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, managing multiple projects with strong ownership, accountability, and consistent delivery of high-quality work.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic mindset, with the ability to translate consumer insights and business objectives into creative solutions that drive measurable impact.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, including active listening, clear presentation of ideas, openness to feedback, and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Highly organized with strong time management and productivity skills, balancing competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comprehensive knowledge of print production processes, including traditional, specialty, and digital methods.
• Ability to follow established processes, workflows, and brand standards, ensuring consistency and production readiness while remaining adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• Experience working with Brand, MARCOM, Sales, and suppliers to develop and deliver effective, on-time marketing materials.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with a range of design tools; working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook); and a basic understanding of current AI tools.
• Ability to work within and adapt existing design files for updates or new executions.
• Demonstrates initiative, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset, staying current with design trends, emerging tools, and evolving consumer and retail behaviors.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of web, digital, and video is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-impact, concept-driven packaging and print designs aligned with brand standards, business objectives, and retail requirements.
• Apply consumer insights, market trends, and competitive awareness to create compelling visual storytelling and creative solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Create and execute integrated marketing assets across packaging, print, and digital channels, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across the consumer journey.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver aligned, effective creative solutions that support brand and business goals.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, maintaining high-quality output under pressure.
• Prepare and manage production-ready files, ensuring accuracy in color, layout, regulatory, and print specifications.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards, with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and production readiness.
• Present design concepts clearly, articulating rationale and incorporating feedback to refine and strengthen creative output.
• Demonstrate ownership by proactively identifying issues, solving problems, and driving projects to completion on time and on budget.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed