Senior Packaging Engineer [Contract]

About the role

Work directly with each graphic designer to translate brand marketing requirements into innovative, functional packaging structure designs for new and existing products, using paperboard, corrugated, vacuum-formed plastic, blisters and other materials for best possible shelf appeal.

Evaluate structural package designs for cost effectiveness, considering material options, global sourcing, manufacturability, pallet and container utilization, etc.

Create package samples as needed for brand, marketing, graphic mockups, sales and product fit assessment.

Document all packaging, including conceptual, manufacturing, assembly, interior protective packaging/insert, planogram and pallet configuration drawings, MS Project spreadsheets documenting all package parts, elements and contents, and Package Update Memos documenting changes/updates.

Manage several brands simultaneously and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test a variety of structural packaging to achieve CSP (Cost, Schedule Performance) per Spin Master’s standards, branding objectives and project plan.
• Provide leadership to improve the development evaluation processes and to develop best practices in the area of packaging creation.
• Provide technical leadership in developing retail/consumer packages to support new products, package improvements, package refreshes and cost reduction.
• Provide creative leadership that fosters use of cutting-edge technologies and innovative design approaches in structural packaging solutions for consumer market.
• Work directly with each graphic designer to translate brand marketing requirements into innovative, functional packaging structure designs for new and existing products, using paperboard, corrugated, vacuum-formed plastic, blisters and other materials for best possible shelf appeal.
• Evaluate structural package designs for cost effectiveness, considering material options, global sourcing, manufacturability, pallet and container utilization, etc.
• Create package samples as needed for brand, marketing, graphic mockups, sales and product fit assessment.
• Document all packaging, including conceptual, manufacturing, assembly, interior protective packaging/insert, planogram and pallet configuration drawings, MS Project spreadsheets documenting all package parts, elements and contents, and Package Update Memos documenting changes/updates.
• Manage several brands simultaneously and effectively.

Requirements

• Intermediate to advanced skills with Artios-CAD and Solid Works 3D programs, with experience producing manufactured retail packages, including concept, assembly, interior protective packaging/insert, planogram and pallet configuration drawings.
• Intermediate skill with Adobe Creative Suite, specific to Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Intermediate to advanced skill with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Portfolio of past structural designs preferred.
• Working knowledge of corrugate, paperboard, blister and related packaging: Materials, costs, printing, manufacturing and assembly processes.

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced skills with Artios-CAD and Solid Works 3D programs, with experience producing manufactured retail packages, including concept, assembly, interior protective packaging/insert, planogram and pallet configuration drawings.
• Intermediate skill with Adobe Creative Suite, specific to Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Intermediate to advanced skill with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Portfolio of past structural designs preferred.
• Working knowledge of corrugate, paperboard, blister and related packaging: Materials, costs, printing, manufacturing and assembly processes.

Skills

• Intermediate to advanced skills with Artios-CAD and Solid Works 3D programs, with experience producing manufactured retail packages, including concept, assembly, interior protective packaging/insert, planogram and pallet configuration drawings.
• Intermediate skill with Adobe Creative Suite, specific to Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Intermediate to advanced skill with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Portfolio of past structural designs preferred.
• Working knowledge of corrugate, paperboard, blister and related packaging: Materials, costs, printing, manufacturing and assembly processes.

Benefits

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in California is $45 to $55 USD per hour. The salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in California is $45 to $55 USD per hour.

Schedule

This position is 4 days per week in our Los Angeles office.