Structural Designer - Corrugated

Jeffersonville, United States

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
Develop corrugated industrial, graphic packaging and POP display prototype samples based on project requirements customer expectations
Develop detailed specifications to efficiently utilize our manufacturing and fulfillment capabilities
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams resources during research, ideation, evaluation and validation stages of all design solutions
Stay current with industry and market trends and identify opportunities for new products and packaging solutions
Verify incoming tooling ensuring specifications are met according to approved and supplied dielines
Generate detailed display specifications (including material, production info, label lines, multi-outs, etc.) and validate specifications of other Structural Designers for overall accuracy
Interface fully with Customers, Account Executives, Customer Service and Project Managers through the design and execution process
Accompany Account Executives on design-related meetings and presentations as needed
Develop distribution and in-store setup instruction sheets for retail packaging and displays
Initiate action to prevent problems and contribute solutions, document quality problems, verify implementation of solutions and control further processing when a problem is identified
Maintain, organize and update customer records. Keep work area clean and well organized
Personify a “Team Attitude” and provide support to others as needed
Understand and interpret documents such as packaging design specifications, operating instructions, training and procedure manuals
Must work well under pressure with multiple interruptions and be able to meet deadlines
Create, adjust and prepare art files for a wide array of printing methods
Full-time role in an office/design department setting
Other duties as assigned

Skills:

Ability to manage multiple projects and multi-task in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment
Demonstrate the sense of urgency, discipline, accountability, judgment, initiative and critical thinking skills to positively contribute to the company
Exceptional analytical, problem solving and creativity abilities
Ability to comfortably present concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications:

5+ years’ experience in structural packaging design – corrugated or display industries
College degree in Structural Design, Package Engineering/Packaging Science or Industrial Design from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of ArtiosCAD software, including parametric designs
Experience with the following:
CAPE design and palletization software
Operating sample table cutting devices (i.e. Kongsberg tables)
Display and/or retail ready packaging design development
Package testing and methodologies (UN, ISTA, etc.)
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, SolidWorks and Strata 3D is a plus
Good knowledge and grasp on available printing methods currently in the market

Travel Requirements: