Graphic Designer

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 Prepress Designer uses knowledge of the flexographic printing process to interpret / convert customer supplied inputs into an approved art file that conforms to all specifications in order to facilitate the production and use of photopolymer printing plates for large format flexographic printing.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

Accurately prepare / create art files for approval by internal / external customers

Understand, communicate and apply appropriate graphic allowances

Understand graphic requirements through the use of Customer / Press Specification Library

Add printing marks and set bleeds as required

Check and proof artwork to ensure accuracy ahead of sending to QC dept

Perform audits of work instruction procedures

Collaborate with Team Members and Management to develop creative corrective actions / solutions to customer issues or gaps in process to improve quality, lower cost and accelerate speed to market

Establish goals, track results

Prioritize and organize daily workload

Assure that on a daily basis all company standards and Customer commitments are met

Work Safely at all times

Perform other duties as assigned and assist anywhere needed

What You Need To Succeed

Experience with Flexographic Printing and Plates preferred

Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office and Mac Experience Required

Detail orientated

Strong written & oral communication skills (experience necessary)Problem solving and analytical skills

Excellent time management skills - ability to be proactive and acknowledge priority

Knowledge of production capabilities and