Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging. With over $3 billion in revenue, we grow 5x faster than the overall packaging industry.
Chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis.
Combine that with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth.
Now you understand why since1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 5x faster than our industry!
We are hiring a Creative Designer who will be a key member of the Marketing team. The Creative Designer communicates and promotes the Berlin Packaging brand through compelling graphic design and strategic multi-channel marketing initiatives to drive consumer demand. Oversees all graphic design needs, facilitates marketing campaigns from start to finish, and creates innovative sales/prospecting tools while collaborating with all functions within the company.
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead the creation and execution of multi-channel marketing campaigns that increase brand awareness, and help sales achieve growth objectives.
- Designing Marketing collateral such as logos and creative design, brochures, presentations, infographics, webpages, and much more.
- Create and execute Marketing assets for Berlin Packaging brands.
- Review, maintain, and evolve brand standards and visual identity.
- Collaborate with Marketing Design Manager and Brand Director in brainstorming/creative sessions.
- Collaborate with all departments and divisions to best hit their goals.
- Fulfill employee portion of the Berlin Values by demonstrating a strong work ethic, teamwork, loyalty, innovation, productivity, and driving profitable results.
Required Skills and Experience
- BS/BFA in Visual Communications Design or equivalent
- 5+ years of related marketing design experience
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage time and resources on multiple simultaneous projects with aggressive deadlines
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite (strong PowerPoint experience)
- Working knowledge of AI content generation (Midjourney, Runway ML, Krea, Vizcom, Newarc, etc.)
- Basic working knowledge of 3D Design & Rendering (Cinema 4D, Blender, Adobe Substance)
- Basic working knowledge of web design (html/css) as well as no-code web & interactive tools (Webflow, Figma Prototyping, Framer)
- Motion graphics and multimedia design experience a plus
- DSLR photography/lighting equipment and skills is a plus
- Ability to travel to off-site locations for design-related needs
Working Environment:
- Corporate office environment at our Chicago Headquarters. We are currently located at 525 W. Monroe St. We will be relocating to a new office space in the Merchandise Mart in 2026.
Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:
- Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
- 1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
- Profit sharing
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical insurance including dental insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
- Vision insurance options
- Paid parental leave for up to 12-weeks
- Health club reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- 529 college savings plan
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
- Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
- Employee referral program
- Company sponsored life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance
- Company sponsored short- and long-term disability
At Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates’ skills but hire based on traits. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are thirsty for knowledge and enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Visit our Careers page for more information on our Anything is Possible culture and Total Rewards offerings.
*Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
*This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
*Berlin Packaging maintains a smoke-free workplace.
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