Packaging Designer

Premier Packaging provides innovative packaging solutions through a combination of curiosity, drive, and a culture that embraces an entrepreneurial spirit. We are responsive to our customers’ needs, responsible to one another and the environment, and improve our processes to deliver quality products. We ask ‘Why’ so we can deliver the ‘How’.

The Packaging Designer will report to the Packaging Design Manager.  This position will Satisfy customer’s packaging needs by designing functional solutions with a material neutral approach but a focus on corrugated and protective foam packaging. Utilizes testing and incorporates other materials (i.e. outsourced plastic display components, snap-rivets, blister or thermoformed items, chipboard, etc.) as relevant and necessary. Incorporates good manufacturing practices while executing creative design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Creates designs, drawings and prototype samples utilizing ArtiosCad software and CAD/CAM cutting table
• Operates CAPE software to provide ideal loading solutions and identify limitations
• Uses drop tester, vibration table, and compression tester to validate designs and provide reports
• Designs according to GMP and machinery limitations of internal plants, external outsource vendors, and suppliers
• Acts as a supportive interface between sales, customer service and production
• May engage with customers to collaborate on the best design solutions
• Supports the pre-press team to set up manufacturable files for production
• Initiates and/or participates in project management and process improvement meetings as necessary
• Works with project managers and pre-press team to ensure a smoother workflow in designs
• Possesses or develops competency in company's management system software - WebCenter
• Possesses or develops general graphics knowledge as relating to structural packaging design
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of design areas
• Performs other duties as assigned by department manager
•  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a concentration in Industrial Design, packaging, or engineering preferred.
  4-6 years of relevant experience required. 3+ years of corrugated design and packaging industry experience preferred.

• Computer skills: Microsoft applications: Word, Excel is required; ArtiosCAD is a must; CAPE and Adobe Creative Cloud applications a plus
• Ability to design intricate, unique, and manufacturable solutions
• Self-motivated
• Detail oriented critical thinker
• Neat in appearance, articulate and able to assist sales on calls with prospects and customers
• Strong verbal skills, both verbal and written
• Adaptable to a fast-paced environment and flexible
• Possesses a positive attitude
• Obeys company policies and safety requirements

Competencies

• Customer Service
• Decision Making/Judgment
• Managing Conflict
• Team Leadership