Packaging Designer

Oliver Agency • Hauppauge, NY

380d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Packaging Designer at Oliver Inc. is responsible for creating innovative folding carton concepts that meet customer requirements. This role involves collaborating with various departments, managing multiple projects, and ensuring that designs are feasible for production. The designer will utilize creativity and technical skills to develop structural designs, communicate with clients, and stay updated on market trends and materials.

Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of paperboard packaging techniques and structural packaging design.
• High school diploma or equivalent; a degree in a related field is a plus.
• 5+ years of job-related experience.
• Experience operating a sample cutting table.
• Proficiency with Cimex and Artios CAD, as well as Microsoft Excel and Word; familiarity with Adobe applications is a plus.
• Ability to work as a team player and manage multiple tasks with deadlines while maintaining high standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent vision.
• Good time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Adobe applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural designs that meet or exceed customer requirements for cost, quality, and functionality.
• Lead the design process for folding carton packaging, including brainstorming, sketching, and creating prototypes.
• Communicate directly with clients to understand their packaging needs.
• Evaluate consumer and market trends for paperboard packaging materials.
• Conduct research on technology, techniques, innovations, new products, and new materials.
• Optimize material choices based on customer requirements and material availability.
• Provide guidance on the most cost-effective designs.
• Create designs using CAD, Cimex, and Artios.
• Operate and maintain the sample cutting table.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Convert sketches and ideas into 2D/3D display models using cutting tables and knife tools.
• Liaise between customer and production to ensure project execution meets customer expectations.
• Review designs with production to ensure accuracy and quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED