Packaging Corporation of America is hiring: DESIGNER-GRAPHICS in Grand Rapids

Job Title: Designer - GraphicsPackaging Corporation of America (PCA), a Fortune 500 company, specializes in ideas and solutions in the packaging industry. Our corrugated packaging business aims to lead in helping customers package, transport, and display products. Our white paper division delivers Paper With Purpose by providing exceptional customer service and operational excellence. With approximately 15,000 team members across more than 100 locations in the United States, our mission is to serve customer needs with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.People • Customers • TrustJob Description:Obtain all necessary information from customer-supplied graphics files or assist customers with initial design for multi-color graphics and prepare files for production tooling.Provide color and print pre-press information to the system for accurate costing and quotes.Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to deliver timely proofs and mockups and coordinate delivery.Assist graphics specialists and the design manager as needed.Job Results:Perform tasks safely to prevent injury, equipment, and product damage.Follow PCA quality policies, procedures, work instructions, and specifications.Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean work area and equipment.Work cooperatively with colleagues.Stay updated with new graphic materials, equipment, and software.Suggest improvements to increase production efficiency, safety, and quality.Additional responsibilities include entering specifications into computer systems (Mac and/or PC-CIMs), reviewing and modifying customer artwork to meet requirements and machine limitations, coordinating ink requests, organizing digital proofs, providing graphic design assistance, and delivering printed samples.Qualifications:High School diploma with college-level specialized studies or equivalent experience in package printing or prepress.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Experience with graphic software on Mac, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Esko ArtPro, and Esko Artios CAD or similar.Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, algebra, and geometry.Ability to read a tape measure accurately to 1/32".Ability to understand and follow written instructions and produce clear documentation.Ability to read and interpret all required materials as mandated by governmental bodies.It is expected that a new hire can become fully proficient within 12 months through on-the-job training.Additional Tasks:Package and ship samples via FedEx as directed.All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.