Packaging Designer

Premier Packaging•Watterson Park, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 create functional, innovative packaging solutions that meet customer needs. This role will focus primarily on designing corrugated and protective foam packaging, while maintaining a material-neutral approach. The Packaging Designer will also incorporate other materials as needed, such as outsourced plastic components, snap rivets, blister or thermoformed items, and chipboard. A key part of the role will be supporting testing processes and applying good manufacturing practices to ensure the designs are both creative and practical.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
3-5 years of relevant experience required.
Computer skills: Microsoft applications: Word, Excel is required; ArtiosCAD is a must
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 communication skills, both verbal and written
Adaptable to a fast-paced environment and flexible
Possesses a positive attitude
Obeys company policies and safety requirements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a concentration in Industrial Design, packaging, or engineering preferred.
2+ years of corrugated design and packaging industry experience preferred.
CAPE and Adobe Creative Cloud applications a plus

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