Merchandising Displays, Design Co-op, Spring 2027

Merchandising Displays, Design Co-op, Spring 2027Smurfit 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:As a Design Intern, you'll be a key part of our design team, helping bring ideas to life through hands-on execution. In this role, you'll assist in developing and preparing POP displays, including plant assembly instructions, white samples, and mockups. You'll also take ownership of organizing project materials, managing outbound shipments, and maintaining documentation—gaining valuable exposure to Smurfit Westrock's fully integrated design, manufacturing, and assembly processes. All while learning about Smurfit Westrock & developing real-world design experience in Point of Purchase design.How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:Demonstrates Smurfit Westrock values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence and contributes positively to collaborative design team cultureAchieves the highest level of customer satisfaction through timely and independent execution and delivery of prototypes, white samples, graphic mock-ups & instructionsActively participates in team projects/customer demands.Contributes to design requests under the supervision of project leadsCreates creative and compelling visuals, appropriately leveraging Brand Guide, templates, and other toolsDevelops and gains experience under the guidance of Design and other colleaguesDemonstrates an Opportunity Mindset, seizing opportunities to learn from more senior Designers and using their own experiences to recommend and seek new opportunities for Smurfit Westrock business or Design team growth and developmentStructuralBasic applied 3-dimensional thinkingFollows appropriate substrate and caliper fit for use materials guidance from more senior designers and leadersFollows testing protocols to conduct ship testing at the direction of more senior designers and leaders to help provide a fit for use perspective on packaging designsGraphicSupports the execution of graphic visuals, mockups, and instructions with direction from teammates and Design ManagementUnderstands basic MFG processes and learning mock-up production workflowUnderstands Smurfit Westrock Brand Standards and applies Smurfit Westrock branding in a manner that adheres to our corporate guidelinesWhat you need to succeed:Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited engineering college/university program.Should be pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Packaging, or other related disciplinesDemonstrates an interest, willingness, and drive to learn new things; seeks to understand concepts, processes, and ideas within area of functional expertise; naturally inquisitive; sets meaningful goals for personal work productivityExcellent verbal and written communication skills: Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas, and messages through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience; listens carefully and attentivelyHas an eye for recognizing errors or differences; plans and completes work with thoroughness, giving attention to specific information and individual details, conditions, necessary record keeping, and elements of that workStrong attention to detail and Problem-Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations; demonstrates tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, or sequential approachAbility to organize and prioritize workload: Plans, arranges and/or monitors work to ensure achievement of desired results; establishes a systematic course of action to accomplish objectivesDemonstrates agility, flexibility, and a willingness to modify one's approach to achieve desired results; responds quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated informationCollaboration: Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective; ability to cooperate in both interpersonal and team relationships to foster enthusiasm and maintain mutual trust, candor, and respect for others. Works through conflict constructivelyWhat we offer:Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellenceComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potentialA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.