Position Summary
The Packaging Designer is responsible for designing and developing innovative packaging solutions that improve product performance, reduce costs, and meet customer requirements. This role works closely with customers, sales, operations, and suppliers to create, test, and implement effective packaging designs while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop new packaging solutions and revise existing packaging to improve performance and reduce costs.
- Create prototypes, samples, and small production runs using CAD software and sample-cutting equipment for testing and evaluation.
- Develop, document, and communicate packaging specifications to support manufacturing and customer requirements.
- Conduct packaging audits and customer site visits to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend innovative packaging solutions.
- Collaborate with tooling suppliers to ensure quality, efficiency, and timely execution of projects.
- Partner with sales representatives during customer visits to provide technical packaging expertise and support.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, and customer service.
- Support the implementation of packaging improvements that enhance product protection, manufacturability, and overall customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical Design, Architectural Design, Prototype & Design, or a related field.
- Experience working in a CAD-related environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CAD software, ArtiosCAD, Cape Pack, Adobe Creative Suite, TOPPS, and sample-cutting tables.
- Knowledge of paperboard materials, board grade combinations, corrugated packaging, and printing processes.
- Experience operating sample-cutting tables.
- Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to visualize concepts and designs in 3D.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.