Visual Design Manager

Mgr, Creative Services-Visual Design

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The opportunity: The Manager of Visual Design reports to the Director, Visual Design and Brand Identity and is based out of the Atlanta, Georgia. This role will work with our Internal and External Comms and functional partners to create innovative, engaging assets for their specific needs from templates, flyers, intranet assets, digital signage and training materials, to presentation development and event/campaign/initiative assets. This person will manage the intake, creation and execution of content and ensure alignment with overarching corporate messaging and visual identity. They will be responsible for managing relationships with various stakeholders ranging from internal subject matter experts, multimedia specialists and a large network of external partners.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock: The successful candidate will:

• Be a brand expert, showcasing their extensive knowledge of the brand in all avenues of design.
• Have a constant drive to define new and innovative solutions to elevate the company's creative executions across all internal communication platforms.
• Have a high level of creativity, extreme attention to detail, and robust project management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, design, manage and produce graphic design solutions for both print and digital for our internal communications and other functional teams.
• Update existing presentations and collateral, design new ones, create branded assets/templates for internal campaigns and initiatives
• Manage the intake, conceptualization, creation and execution of innovative, engaging designs.
• Collaborate with writers to develop creative concepts and executions of assigned projects
• Participate or lead project briefings and creative brainstorming meetings
• Manage multiple projects within specific deadline and creative parameters
• Be a problem solver with a positive, can-do attitude
• Manage relationships with various stakeholders ranging from internal subject matter experts, multimedia specialists and a large network of external partners.
• View the project holistically ensuring alignment with overarching corporate messaging and brand.
• Maintain brand identity standards and visual style consistency.
• Maintain extreme attention to detail, and robust project management skills.
• Develop criteria for prioritizing and evaluating potential value creation of requests
• Optimize processes and re-evaluate partnerships to ensure resources are used effectively and responsibly
• Partner with the Director of Visual Brand and Design to continuously develop and evolve design guidelines
• Partner with Director of Visual Brand and Design to inspire team with monthly brainstorms

What you need to succeed: The ideal candidate has proven experience in visual design work and:

• Ability to take creative direction while working as a group or independently
• Navigate creative parameters and demanding deadlines, while seeking ways to improve processes and quality of output within functional areas
• Must have exceptional visual graphic design skills and creative thinking
• Have a high level of attention to detail, be well organized, with the ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Provide hands-on, solution-oriented approaches to various internal business needs
• Must have a team-first mentality, positive attitude and has a passion for creative craftsmanship
• Proficient with digital design software including: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Figma
• Highly professional interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to be resourceful and solve problems

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on loyalty, integrity, & respect.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A 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.