Corrugated Packaging Designer

We are currently searching for a Designer for our Caledonia, MI location. As a Designer, you can expect to support the sales staff with producing quality packaging designs that meet and/or exceed our customers’ needs. The Designer will also participate in promoting the corporate vision, mission statement, and core values in all duties and responsibilities.

Opus Packaging is pleased to provide a competitive medical, vision, dental insurance package along with company paid life insurance for you and your family on your first day of employment. We also offer 401k, PTO, production bonus, safety bonus program and safety shoe reimbursement. 

What you need to be successful at Opus Packaging:

• Minimum of one to five years of designer experience within a manufacturing environment in corrugated industry.

• Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts. Negotiating experience to speak effectively with suppliers and/or employees of organization. 
• Must have good oral and written communication skills as well as good listening skills.
• Proficient with time management and planning skills; ability to work independently.
• Solid decision-making skills and attention to details.
• Takes initiative on projects, strong customer focus.
• Proficient with MS Office: Word and Excel, CAD software.
• Understand basic materials used in corrugated design and board grade

During a normal workday you can expect to:

• Work collaboratively with Graphic Design, Design Manager, and the Sales Team to provide innovative design solutions tailored to the customer’s needs and objectives.
  • Develop packaging solutions for the customer.
  • Convey concepts with quick sketches and CAD visualization.
  • Ensure that quotes and orders are processed without error.
  • Develop Bill of Material (BOM), specifications, and palletization.
  • Produce samples using various techniques and skills such as drafting and cutting tables.
  • Assist Sales team with technical support and problem-solving as needed.
• Maintain relationship with tooling vendors and a library of all active and non-active tooling.
  • Purchasing tooling (print plates, die cuts, etc.).
  • Discuss efficiency and best tooling pricing.
  • Proofing incoming print plates and cutting dies.
  • Coordinating tooling repairs with shop personnel. 
• Assist with achieving and supporting corporate profitability objectives.
  • Work with Customer Service and Production Department to ensure 100% accuracy on tooling requirements.
  • Project development record keeping, file naming, and utilizing project management system.
  • Maintain the highest standard of quality and excellence with all related design functions.
  • Proactively develop innovative structural designs that are appealing, cost effective, easily set-up, and structurally sound.