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 1^st 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 three to five years of designer experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably 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.