Industrial Packaging Designer

Cascades•Piscataway, NJ

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Cascades is hiring an Industrial Packaging Designer at its Piscataway packaging manufacturing facility in Piscataway, New Jersey. The designer will lead the development of custom, paper-based packaging solutions from concept through production, working with customers and internal sales, manufacturing, operations, and technical teams. The role focuses on turning ideas and customer requirements into practical, cost-effective designs that support performance, manufacturing, and customer satisfaction. The designer will create structural packaging designs, build and evaluate prototypes, communicate design recommendations, and resolve design or production challenges. The position involves managing multiple projects and supporting successful commercialization. The posting describes a people-centered, collaborative workplace and highlights the role's contribution to a more sustainable future.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Packaging Engineering, Packaging Design, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
Demonstrated experience designing packaging solutions, preferably in corrugated, folding carton, paperboard, or other paper-based packaging.
Proficiency with ArtiosCAD.
Strong understanding of packaging design principles, manufacturing processes, and material capabilities.
Experience creating prototypes, samples, and production-ready design files.
Strong problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing packaging in a corrugated, folding carton, paperboard, or paper-based packaging environment.

Responsibilities

Design and develop paper-based packaging solutions from concept through commercialization using ArtiosCAD and related design tools.
Create structural packaging designs that meet customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities, performance expectations, and cost objectives.
Develop prototypes, samples, and mock-ups to evaluate fit, function, durability, and manufacturability.
Collaborate with customers, sales representatives, operations teams, and production personnel to gather requirements and execute projects successfully.
Conduct technical reviews and participate in customer presentations to communicate design concepts and recommendations.
Troubleshoot design and production challenges and recommend improvements to efficiency, quality, and performance.
Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, meet timelines, and provide exceptional customer service.