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Structural Designer I

International Paper

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Fond du Lac, WI · Posted November 5, 2026

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About the job

Position Title:

Structural Designer I

Pay Rate :

$57,200- $76,300

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift :

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Fond Du Lac, WI

The Job You Will Perform:

Responsible for creating and developing quality package designs, specifications, and prototypes to assist Account Managers in sales promotions; investigates and procures all data required to develop the design. This position will be located at our Fond Du Lac, WI box plant.

Discuss design projects with Sales representatives and be able to select the appropriate designs needed and draw designs.

Formulate and communicate ideas for new and/or improved designs by analyzing customer needs and production feasibility.

Use computer aided design software to create samples then process the sample on the cutting table.

Be knowledgeable of production machine capabilities in order to assist in the development of design specs.

Assist customer service to ensure proper print plate and die ordering.

Resolve customer service questions regarding data entry.

The Skills You Will Bring:

Associate to four-year degree with emphasis on computer aided design, CAD, and drafting, or applicable work experience.

Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.

Competent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs required.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

Customer Focus

Action Oriented

Functional/technical skills

Learning on the fly

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP .

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.