The opportunity: As a Associate Structural Packaging Designer, you will act as a creative strategist leading the design of sustainable packaging from concept to completion. You will gather project information from Smurfit Westrock commercial (sales) teams, project managers and directly from customers, create designs in the Computer Assisted Design (CAD) program, solicit and incorporate customer feedback, and create prototypes for customer and manufacturing approval. The Associate Structural Packaging Designer needs to be organized, communicates well with both internal and external partners, and be able to work autonomously with respect to deadlines. This person has at can be a recent graduate up to 3 years of relevant experience but most importantly, has strong technical competency and a passion for the packaging industry. What you need to succeed: * Has some CAD experience, capable of learning Artios CAD packaging software and professional proficiency of Microsoft Office products - Power Point, Word, Excel required. * Adobe Creative Suite knowledge advantageous. * Capable of learning and comfortable with operating equipment including CAD Tables and 3D printers. * Capable of learning carton manufacturing processes and limitations and can become a design expert for estimating and production teams. * Can comfortably become familiar with beverage package filling lines, supply chains, automation and/or fit-for-use testing is a plus. * Creative design generation: active participation in design ideation to support customer or platform innovation projects. * Robust execution: maintains highest levels of customer satisfaction in managing design related responsibilities for key accounts and projects through timely and independent execution of deliverables including prototypes, white samples and graphic mock-ups. * Effective and clear communication, including clear expectation-setting with Commercial team and customers, customer-facing articulation of design intent, feedback and coaching of fellow designers, and collaborative optimization with Operations. * Degree in Product Design, Packaging Design, Design Engineering or specialized Engineering Degree based in mechanical engineering disciplines from an accredited institution is preferred and/or minimum 2 years relevant work experience. * Ability and willingness to travel up to 10-20% for internal meetings and externally to customer sites including international travel. What we offer: * Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence * An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential * Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities * A career with the largest global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.