Corrugated Packaging Designer - Structural

About the role

The Structural Designer will support the corrugated converting operation at one of the fastest-growing corrugated manufacturers in the U.S. They will collaborate with sales, operations, and customers to create packaging designs, prototypes, and samples.

Responsibilities

• Create mock-ups/samples for customer approval and validation, including providing layouts for CAD lines and print positioning as required.
• Approve cutting dies and generate corresponding mylars for production.
• Maintain supplies as needed for job functions: mock-ups, mylars, samples, etc.
• Design all forms of POP displays, graphic packaging, and industrial packaging.
• Develop distribution and in-store setup instruction sheets for displays and retail packaging to support client education.
• Initiate actions to prevent problems and contribute solutions when a problem is identified as well as document quality problems, verify implementation of solutions, and control further processing.
• Understand and interpret documents such as packaging design specifications, operating instructions, including training and procedure manuals.
• Maintain the process of recording, specifications, and revisions to provide accuracy.
• Accompany Sales and creative teams on design-related meetings and presentations as needed.
• Ensure design specialties and creative execution meet manufacturing specifications and budgets.

Requirements

• Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Graphics, Packaging Science, Industrial Design or equivalent design work experience, three or more years of experience in graphic, pre-press, or structural design.
• Software: Experience with Adobe Creative Suite required, and 3D Modeling/Blender plus Experience working with design software, such as, Adobe CS-6, Artios CAD.
• Microsoft: Proficient with Microsoft O365, including Outlook, Word, & PowerPoint.
• Industry: Experience working in the corrugated industry is preferred.

Qualifications

• Competitive pay & benefits: Starting at $70,000, a quarterly bonus program, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Continuous learning: Paid training and development opportunities.
• Caring & Empowering Company Culture: Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to employee growth and success.
• Growing Company in a Sustainable Industry: Opportunities to work in a field that supports environmental sustainability.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Quarterly bonus program