Graphic Designer – Corrugated Packaging

IP Global Career Site Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Aurora Full-time Mid-level Graphic Design

Mid-level Graphic Design role at IP Global Career Site. Aurora · full-time · $82,500–$137,500 base.

SalaryStated by IP Global Career Site

$82,500 – $137,500

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll support large-format digital printing through prepress, proofing and color-matching work
You'll produce graphics, photography, video and animation for packaging, presentations and communications
You'll collaborate with graphics, sales, marketing and innovation teams on conceptual packaging solutions
You'll create layouts for corrugated packages and printed sales materials within brand guidelines
You'll explain print and prepress solutions to production teams and support digital content creation

What you bring

You'll bring a BA or BS in graphics, product engineering or packaging
You'll have five to eight years in a graphics role, preferably including three or more in corrugated
You'll know Adobe Creative Cloud tools, Microsoft PowerPoint and CAD packaging software
You'll understand corrugated print processes, with experience preferred

Who this fits

You'll thrive as a creative, analytical and detail-focused designer with strong written and verbal communication, organization and customer focus. The role is salaried and full-time at the listed Aurora, Illinois location.

From the employer

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