WestRock Company · 5 hours ago
Design Intern - Carol Stream, IL - Summer 2026
Carol Stream, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$0/yr - $0/yr
Start in 2026 SummerWestRock Company is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. As a Design Intern, you will develop real-world design experience while contributing positively to a collaborative design team culture and executing design requests under the guidance of project leads.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Demonstrates Smurfit Westrock values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence and contributes positively to collaborative design team culture
Achieves the highest level of customer satisfaction through timely and independent execution and delivery of prototypes, white samples, graphic mock-ups & instructions
Actively participates in team projects/ customer demands
Contributes to design requests under the supervision of project leads
Creates creative and compelling visuals, appropriately leveraging Brand Guide, templates, and other tools
Develops and gains experience under the guidance of Design and other colleagues
Demonstrates 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 development
Follows appropriate substrate and caliper fit for use materials guidance more senior designers and leaders
Follows testing protocols to conduct package fit for use testing at the direction of more senior designers and leaders to help provide a fit for use perspective on packaging designs
Supports the execution of graphic visuals, mockups, and instructions with direction from teammates and Design Management
Understands basic MFG processes and learning mock-up production workflow
Understands Smurfit Westrock Brand Standards and applies Smurfit Westrock branding in a manner that adheres to our corporate guidelines
Qualification
Required
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 disciplines
Demonstrates 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 productivity
Excellent 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 attentively
Has 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 work
Strong 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 approach
Ability 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 objectives
Demonstrates agility, flexibility, and a willingness to modify one's approach to achieve desired results; responds quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information
Collaboration: 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 constructively
Benefits
Short-term bonus incentive
Health, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law
10 days of paid vacation
11 days of paid holidays
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
Founded in 1953
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (7)
2024 (14)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
Recent News
2026-01-09
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