Structural Designer I

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team. This entry-level, structural display and packaging design opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate in industrial design, packaging design, or someone eager to gain practical experience in a fast-paced, collaborative design environment. This role is focused on providing critical support to our sales, project management, and design team in the daily execution of projects, offering valuable exposure to the POP (Point of Purchase) display industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural spec packages for POP displays and packaging
• Create clear, accurate pack-out and assembly instructions utilizing Illustrator and ArtiosCAD
• Cut and assemble white samples using Kongsberg cutting tables
• Construct presentation-quality mockups using wide-format printers and other prototyping tools
• Prepare, pack, and ship samples and presentation materials using standard shipping platforms
• Maintain well-organized records of project files, instructions, and materials
• Collaborate with designers to meet project timelines and deliverables
• Gain firsthand experience with a turnkey organization - from design, to manufacturing, and to assembly
• Communicate effectively, follow detailed instructions, and consistently meet deadlines

Requirements

• Related experience in a creative, technical, or production-focused setting is a plus
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; familiarity with InDesign & Photoshop
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• A basic ability to visualize and understand how flat parts fold and assemble in 3D
• A mechanically inclined mindset is a plus
• Eagerness to learn new design software and industry equipment
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship in building physical samples and documentation
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• A proactive, reliable work ethic and a strong desire to learn and grow professionally
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative way
• Self-motivation, enjoying a high-paced environment with an ability to coordinate multiple projects

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of 3D thinking
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Familiarity with InDesign & Photoshop
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office
• Basic ability to visualize and understand how flat parts fold and assemble in 3D
• A mechanically inclined mindset
• Eagerness to learn new design software and industry equipment
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship in building physical samples and documentation
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proactive, reliable work ethic
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative way

Skills

• Adobe Illustrator
• InDesign
• Photoshop
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Visualizing and understanding 3D folding and assembly
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Learning new design software and industry equipment
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Self-motivation
• Collaboration

Benefits

• Hands-on training with industry-standard tools, software, and equipment
• Exposure to all aspects of the POP display lifecycle

Pay

• Competitive hourly compensation