What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Packaging Designer position at Ernest?
Structural Designer
Location: Houston, TX
Department: Design
Employment Type: Full-Time / On-site
At Ernest, your betterment is powered by our connected culture. When you move ahead, we all move forward.
For over 79 years, Ernest Packaging Solutions has been committed to the success of our extended family—our customers, our employees, and the packaging industry itself. When you work with Ernest, you’ll experience the advantages of learning proven methods for success, taking a proactive approach, and having fun while building a rewarding career alongside a team of truly awesome people.
The Opportunity
Ernest Packaging Solutions is currently seeking a Structural Designer for our division located in Houston, TX. This is a full-time position offering a competitive base salary, great benefits, and a supportive, people-first company culture that encourages creativity and collaboration.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with Sales Representatives to discuss design projects, determine appropriate solutions, and create designs using ArtiosCAD.
- Work both independently and as part of a team with a cooperative, can-do attitude, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Create packaging samples using the CAD table.
- Manage, prioritize, and execute multiple projects effectively while meeting deadlines.
- Develop detailed production specifications from prototypes.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures, including maintaining safety standards and good housekeeping practices.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
What You Bring
- Minimum 2 years of experience in packaging design.
- Ability to conceptualize packaging from concept through completion.
- Strong knowledge of various packaging types, materials, and production methods.
- Proven ability to drive projects to completion in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Extensive design experience in retail POP displays, industrial packaging, and folding cartons.
- Proficient in ArtiosCAD (including parametric designs), ArtiosCAD 3D, and DataCenter Admin.
- Experience in display and/or retail-ready packaging design and development.
- Hands-on experience with CAD table operations, maintenance, and technical support for ESKO systems (e.g., Kongsberg/Data Tech tables).
- Proficient in Cape palletization software and strength analysis.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with customers and sales staff.
- College education or significant coursework in computers, CAD, and drafting, or equivalent work experience.
- Exceptional Microsoft Office skills (particularly Word and PowerPoint).
Why Ernest?
Ernest may be a nationwide company today, but our story began humbly in a Los Angeles garage. Brothers Ernie and Charles Wilson founded the company in 1946 with a dedication to personalized service and creative problem-solving.
Decades later, that same spirit of innovation and commitment to our customers remains at the heart of everything we do. We don’t just find packaging solutions—we invent them when we have to.
At Ernest, we’re passionate about helping our people grow, developing new ideas, and making an impact that lasts. Join us, and be part of a team where your creativity and craftsmanship truly matter.