International Paper
Fort Smith, AR
Full-Time
<48 Hours

International Paper VERIFIED EMPLOYER

Graphic Designer – Corrugated Packaging.

Creative & Visual Design Full-Time

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The Role:This role is for a graphic designer focused on corrugated packaging, digital print, and media content for packaging and sales materials.
The Person:The person will create graphics, photography, video, and animations, design corrugated packaging and printed sales material, support digital print operations, and work with internal teams on conceptual graphic solutions.
Requirements:The ideal candidate has a BA or BS in Graphics, Product Engineering or Packaging, 5-8 years’ experience in a graphics role, and knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and CAD packaging software.

About the role

Graphic Designer – Corrugated Packaging

Pay Rate:

$82,500-$137,500 (USCORE)

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive pl.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

4140 Campus Drive

Aurora, IL 60504

The Job You Will Perform:

Responsible for supporting digital print operations.

Prepress, Color Proofing and Color Matching knowledge to provide support for large format digital printing. Experience with Photo Spectrometer is desired.

Video, Audio and Photography experience in a media center setting.

Ability to 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.

Will 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.

Understanding of brand management guidelines as it relates to both IP and customers.

Provide support for digital content generation.

Work with various departments within company to understand products.

The Skills You Will Bring:

BA/BS in Graphics, Product Engineering or Packaging program

5-8 years’ experience in a graphics role, with 3 or more preferably in corrugated

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (i.e., Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign as well as Microsoft PowerPoint

Understanding of CAD packaging software

Experience with corrugated packaging print process is preferred

*Portfolio may be requested.

Competencies:

Creative & analytical thinker

Customer focus

Strong communication skills (verbal & written)

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

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:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

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; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at 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 [email protected] or (877) 973-3919.

Published September 9, 2026

Location Fort Smith, AR

Category Creative & Visual Design

Job Type Full-Time

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