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Associate Designer

West Chester, United States

The Opportunity

As an Associate Designer, you’ll be a key part of our design team, helping bring ideas to life through hands-on execution. In this role, you’ll assist in developing and preparing POP displays, including plant assembly instructions, white samples, and mockups. You’ll also take ownership of organizing project materials, managing outbound shipments, and maintaining documentation—all while gaining valuable exposure to Smurfit Westrock’s fully integrated design, manufacturing, and assembly processes. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate in graphic design, industrial design, or packaging design, or someone eager to gain practical experience in a fast-paced, collaborative design environment.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Create clear, accurate pack-out and assembly instructions utilizing Illustrator and ArtiosCAD.
Cut and assemble white samples using Kongsberg cutting tables
Construct presentation-quality mockups using wide-format printers and other prototyping tools
Prepare, pack, and ship samples and presentation materials using standard shipping platforms
Maintain well-organized records of project files, instructions, and materials
Collaborate with designers to meet project timelines and deliverables
Gain firsthand experience with a turnkey organization - from design, to manufacturing, and to assembly
Communicate effectively, follow detailed instructions, and consistently meet deadlines

What you need to succeed:

Related experience in a creative, technical, or production-focused setting is a plus
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; familiarity with InDesign & Photoshop
Comfortable using Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
A basic ability to visualize and understand how flat parts fold and assemble in 3D
A mechanically inclined mindset is a plus
Eagerness to learn new design software and industry equipment
Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship in building physical samples and documentation
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
A proactive, reliable work ethic and a strong desire to learn and grow professionally
Good communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative way
Self-motivation, enjoying a high-paced environment with an ability to coordinate multiple projects

What we offer:

A workplace culture built on the values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
A collaborative, team-oriented environment that promotes learning and knowledge sharing
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
Exposure to all aspects of the POP display lifecycle
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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