Graphic Designer

Structural Packaging DesignerWhy You'll Love This Role:Own projects from concept through production rather than being limited to one stage of the design process.See your work come to life as finished packaging and retail displays used by recognizable consumer brands.Design something different every day—this is a highly customized environment where creativity and problem-solving are valued.Be the driving force behind innovative packaging and merchandising solutions that influence purchasing decisions at the retail level.Work alongside engineering, manufacturing, sales, and customers, giving you exposure to the entire product development lifecycle.Enjoy a role that blends creativity, engineering, customer interaction, and manufacturing into one highly visible position.Have the opportunity to influence design decisions rather than simply executing someone else's ideas.Join a stable, growing organization that continues to invest in innovation, cutting-edge design, and long-term employee development.Salary: 85-110k, potential flexibility open for the right experience!About the Opportunity:We're partnering with a well-established manufacturer specializing in custom corrugated packaging, retail displays, and point-of-purchase merchandising solutions for customers across a wide range of consumer and industrial markets. Their team partners closely with customers from concept through production to develop packaging that protects products, strengthens branding, and enhances the in-store shopping experience.We're seeking a Structural Packaging Designer who thrives on solving design challenges, creating innovative packaging, and developing eye-catching retail displays that make products stand out.What You'll Be Doing:Design innovative structural packaging, retail displays, POP/POS displays, and merchandising solutions.Develop creative packaging concepts while considering manufacturability, structural integrity, material utilization, and cost.Create production-ready CAD drawings, dielines, prototypes, and engineering documentation using ArtiosCAD and related design software.Partner directly with customers to understand project goals and translate concepts into functional packaging solutions.Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure designs transition efficiently into production.Build prototypes, evaluate designs, and implement improvements throughout the development process.Recommend innovative solutions that improve product presentation, manufacturing efficiency, and overall functionality.Manage multiple custom projects while maintaining exceptional quality and meeting customer deadlines.What We're Looking For:Experience designing structural packaging, retail displays, corrugated packaging, folding cartons, or POP/POS displays.Strong understanding of packaging materials, structural design, and manufacturing processes.Experience with ArtiosCAD, Esko, CAD software, or similar structural packaging design tools.Adobe Illustrator experience is a plus.Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to balance aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability.Comfortable collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.You should be proficient in:CAD SoftwareGraphic Design TechnologyPackaging ExperienceMachines & technologies you'll use:CAD Software #J-18808-Ljbffr