Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
The Opportunity
The Design Assistant is responsible for supporting the efforts of the Design team and will prepare prototypes and mockups to meet the requirements of external and internal customers and to meet the production and quality goals of the department. They will also perform preventative and routine equipment maintenance and maintain department supplies.
How You Will Impact Smurfit WestRock
- 75% - Design Team assistance
- 25% - Office management
- Tasks and decisions impact multiple departments – and locations
- Tasks and decisions have moderate impact on success of organization
- Format CAD and AI files for use with Kongsberg sample cutting table and Roland printer.
- Work with Design Teams to prioritize requested output.
- Prepare samples and/or mockups for shipment (cutting, finishing, gluing, packing).
- Participate in ideation sessions as needed.
- Assist with store audits as needed.
- Photograph packaging and samples as needed.
- Maintain office environment – keep record of inventory for office supplies, paperboard, and ink.
- Coordinate with outside vendors to obtain pricing and delivery commitments for external sampling as needed.
What You Need To Succeed
- High school diploma or GED required.
- College degree in Industrial Design, Graphic Design or related fields of study preferred but not required.
- Similar work experience preferred – working with a team in a professional office environment.
- Intermediate computer skills (email, routine database activity, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
- Strong communication and demonstrated interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, machine operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
- Performs other jobs as assigned.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
