Designer

Pratt Industries•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Designer creates cost-effective, structurally sound traditional and protective packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) display solutions. The role redesigns elements to improve cost, performance, and functionality and provides technical support to internal teams—including Sales, Project Management, Graphic Design, Production, and Fulfillment Services—as well as clients. The position also includes customer-service and order-processing duties, such as handling orders, purchasing production materials, processing billing and purchase orders, maintaining customer files, and coordinating order changes and credits.

Requirements

At least 1 year of packaging design experience and a strong portfolio.
Comprehensive knowledge of the design process from concept through production.
Strong understanding of costing systems and manufacturing processes to optimize profitability and compatibility with production equipment.
Familiarity with ISTA packaging testing requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Ability to collaborate across departments and work as part of a team.
Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Positive, can-do attitude and focus on delivering high-quality work.
College education in CAD, drafting, design, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to read measurements quickly and accurately and calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rates.
Knowledge of product layouts, quality specifications, and production standards.
Ability to stand, walk, and communicate regularly; lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds; and work in the described physical environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Preferred candidates have 10 or more years of experience in packaging or related fields.
Familiarity with ArtiosCAD, a Kongsberg table, and other design tools.
Proficiency with Illustrator, Photoshop, and 3D design tools.
Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office programs.
Background in graphics, drawing, or color concepts.

Responsibilities

Design packaging solutions for corrugated boxes and other materials.
Collaborate with Sales to understand client needs and develop customized solutions.
Develop designs that address appearance, functionality, serviceability, materials, production methods, and client or retail specifications.
Use ArtiosCAD and other software to create detailed designs and prototypes.
Prepare working drawings from sketches and design specifications.
Inspect and construct packaging samples to ensure the final product meets requirements.
Present design concepts to clients individually or with Sales.
Generate Bills of Materials, drawing specifications, pallet layouts, and die lines accurately.
Manage tight deadlines and work outside regular hours to meet client needs.
Take customer orders directly or through sales representatives.
Place timely orders for materials and supplies used in production.
Process billing and purchase orders.
Handle customer complaints and questions, following up with appropriate internal personnel as needed.
Maintain customer files and process new items.
Coordinate accounting credits and record and distribute customer order changes.
Adhere to operating standards for quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity.
Pursue professional development goals and contribute to team collaboration and positive employee relations.
Develop innovative packaging solutions.