Job Description
The Structural Designer must be able to provide efficient, timely and creative packaging solutions in a folding carton environment. This position must have the ability to develop design solutions for cost effective, structurally sound primary and secondary packaging for the retail, consumer product and pharmaceutical markets. Must have experience designing folding cartons in a manufacturing environment and will understand the impact of design on die cutting and gluing equipment.
Responsibilities
- Develop design solutions in a folding carton environment
- Create packaging prototypes
- Ensure all designs meet customer, as well as factory, requirements
- Follow internal procedures to ensure proper design protocols are followed
- Remain up to date on new packaging trends, material and technology
- Proactively participate in discussing design projects with sales, customers, outside vendors and other departments
- Be able to interpret direction from customer, sales and management to develop packaging solutions
- Perform system backup and file archiving / administration as assigned
- Perform weekly maintenance at the direction of the Sales Manager
Skills
- Must have excellent oral communication, written communication and phone skills
- Must be highly proficient in Cimex Software and Microsoft Office
- Must be a self-starter and able to work without close supervision
- Must be innovative and rise to challenge of finding new ways to approach design, costing scenarios and production capabilities
Qualifications
- Must have broad understanding of the printing/packaging industry with a minimum of 10 years experience.
- Folding carton experience required
- Strong understanding of CIimex, Artios CAD, Artios 3D, Impact CAD, CAPE, Adobe Softwares, Solid Works, Hybrid Workflow, Microsoft Suite
