What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Structural Designer position at International Paper?
Position Title
JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Structural Designer
Pay Rate
$75,800 - $101,000
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 plan.
Category/Shift
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
Conway, Arkansas
The Senior Structural Design position is pivotal in delivering innovative corrugated retail packaging and packaging solutions that set industry standards. This position involves designing visually compelling and functional displays and packaging that meet both client and retailer expectations. This role requires a blend of creative design skills, technical expertise, and leadership qualities to drive design excellence and support the company's reputation for innovative POP solutions.
The Job You Will Perform
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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Structural Designer
Pay Rate
$75,800 - $101,000
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 plan.
Category/Shift
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
Conway, Arkansas
The Senior Structural Design position is pivotal in delivering innovative corrugated retail packaging and packaging solutions that set industry standards. This position involves designing visually compelling and functional displays and packaging that meet both client and retailer expectations. This role requires a blend of creative design skills, technical expertise, and leadership qualities to drive design excellence and support the company's reputation for innovative POP solutions.
The Job You Will Perform
- Design innovative corrugated retail packaging, and merchandising solutions using Impact CAD design software.
- Develop designs that meet customer expectations, product protection, retail compliance, and supply chain considerations.
- Create prototypes, samples, engineering drawings, and detailed specifications for customer review, testing, and approval.
- Apply advanced technical knowledge to optimize designs for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, quality transportation, and cost performance.
- Collaborate with Account Managers, Design team members, and Customers to understand project objectives and design requirements.
- Lead key customer accounts, manage projects at once while meeting deadlines and business priorities.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve design performance, manufacturing efficiency, and customer value.
- Stay informed on emerging retail display trends, packaging technologies, materials, and sustainability initiatives.
- BS or BA in related field or equivalent experience.
- 5 years industry experience preferred
- Must have experience in point-of-purchase display and packaging design.
- Advanced level proficiency in Impact and retail packaging manufacturing.
- Excellent time management, organizational, communication, and Interpersonal skills.
- Independent thinking and action are required.
- Customer Relationship Management
- Graphic design experience is a plus.
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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Salary : $75,800 - $101,000