Print & Packaging Graphic Designer

Job Description:

ABOUT US:

ITW Car Care is a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW) specializing in automotive aftermarket products. The division offers a diverse portfolio of brands such as Rain-X wiper blades visibility-enhancing products and water-repellent treatments including our 2-in-1 Glass Cleaner. Black Magic to support all your wheel and tire needs including Tire Wet.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking an ambitious multi-talented Packaging and Print Graphic Designer with strong expertise in packaging print design pre-press and production. Knowledge of web digital and video is a plus. This role operates within a fast-paced high-performance creative environment supporting Brand MARCOM Sales R&D and cross-functional teams. The designer is responsible for developing and executing best-in-class retail and marketing assets (packaging POP POSM displays trade show social web etc.) while ensuring accuracy consistency and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate brings a top-tier portfolio demonstrating strategic and concept-driven thinking with the ability to translate consumer retail and brand insights into impactful design solutions that drive shopper engagement conversion retail performance and brand differentiation across channels.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop high-impact concept-driven packaging and print designs aligned with brand standards business objectives and retail requirements

• Apply consumer insights market trends and competitive awareness to create compelling visual storytelling and creative solutions that drive measurable business outcomes (engagement conversion retail performance)

• Create and execute integrated marketing assets across packaging print and digital channels ensuring consistency and effectiveness across the consumer journey

• Partner with cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver aligned effective creative solutions that support brand and business goals

• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment maintaining high-quality output under pressure

• Prepare and manage production-ready files ensuring accuracy in color layout regulatory and print specifications

• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards with strong attention to detail accuracy and production readiness

• Present design concepts clearly articulating rationale and incorporating feedback to refine and strengthen creative output

• Demonstrate ownership by proactively identifying issues solving problems and driving projects to completion on time and on budget

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong portfolio showcasing best-in-class concept-driven creative work with clear strategic thinking including case-based examples of packaging that improves consumer engagement retail presence or brand differentiation

• 58 years of experience in packaging print and digital design; previous CPG experience preferred

• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced high-volume environment managing multiple projects with strong ownership accountability and consistent delivery of high-quality work

• Strong critical thinking problem-solving and strategic mindset with the ability to translate consumer insights and business objectives into creative solutions that drive measurable impact

• Strong communication collaboration and interpersonal skills including active listening clear presentation of ideas openness to feedback and ability to build effective working relationships

• Highly organized with strong time management and productivity skills balancing competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy

• Comprehensive knowledge of print production processes including traditional specialty and digital methods

• Ability to follow established processes workflows and brand standards ensuring consistency and production readiness while remaining adaptable in a dynamic environment

• Experience working with Brand MARCOM Sales and suppliers to develop and deliver effective on-time marketing materials

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with a range of design tools; working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint Excel Teams Outlook); and a basic understanding of current AI tools

• Ability to work within and adapt existing design files for updates or new executions

• Demonstrates initiative curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset staying current with design trends emerging tools and evolving consumer and retail behaviors

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues unique perspectives experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex gender identity sexual orientation religion national origin age disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues unique perspectives experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex gender identity sexual orientation religion national origin age disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.