Packaging Designer

Summary

The Packaging Designer is responsible for the conceptual design, and execution of packaging solutions that enhance brand presentation, protect products, and drive efficiencies throughout manufacturing, warehousing, and transportation operations. This role collaborates with production, sales, logistics and account management to develop innovative packaging solutions that reduce shipping costs, optimize material usage, improve handling efficiencies, and meet customer expectations.  The Packaging Designer balances creativity with technical expertise to deliver packaging solutions that are visually compelling, cost-effective, and operationally efficient. partners.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Develops new designs and offers improvements on existing designs for cost reduction, performance enhancements, innovations, etc.
• Design packaging structures that optimize product protection, manufacturing efficiency, transportation, and retail presentation.
• Manages and adhere to established schedules and budgets while ensuring quality standards are met
• Produce packaging layouts, dielines, specifications, renderings, and production-ready packaging.
• Processes samples and sample requests timely and accurately providing CAD drawings and tooling estimates
• Generates creative solutions, translates concepts and information into images and interprets feedback to modify designs
• Continually develops a thorough understand of the CAD system and cutting table
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Fosters a culture that values family, innovation, collaboration and empowerment
• Follows all safety and workplace policies

Competencies and Skills

• Demonstrates the ability to continuously learn and seeks feedback to improve performance
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Understanding of project management to complete projects on time and on budget
• Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Strong understanding of packaging materials including corrugate, folding cartons, foam and protective packaging.
• Experience developing packaging specifications and manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of packaging testing methodologies and industry standards.
• Proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume
• Ability to demonstrate and apply our workplace values
• Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Design, Packaging, or related field; and/or three to five years of related experience with retail package design

Experience

• Knowledge of Design software including Esko Artios Cad, Adobe Creative Suite and  Microsoft Office products

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting may be required throughout the workday.

Benefits and perks we offer to full-time, regular employees

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 4% 401k Match with 5% Employee Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Flex Time  
• STD, LTD and Group Life Insurance
• FSA and HSA Options
• Voluntary
  • Life Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal and Identity Theft Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Recognition
• English as a Second Language Education
• Online Training Opportunities

Salary : $18 - $20