Packaging Structural Design Spec 2

RR Donnelley • Cudahy, WI

7d

About The Position

The Packaging Structural Design Spec participates in projects from analysis of objectives through creative structural design, prototype engineering, and production, ensuring designs meet manufacturing criteria and customer expectations. The role develops visual solutions for packaging, advertising, and sales support by creating designs and copy layouts. It translates customer and project information into creative, visually and structurally sound solutions that can be manufactured and assembled cost-effectively. The position also prepares digital artwork and manages design information, prototypes, and files through production, assembly, and placement, coordinating with outside agencies and production partners as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the role.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to solve somewhat complex problems by analyzing variables and applying appropriate solutions based on experience and job proficiency.
• Ability to recognize anomalies and critical situations and respond appropriately.
• Ability to communicate and interact with internal and external customers and coworkers to resolve issues of moderate complexity.
• Strong functional computer skills using Microsoft Windows, MAC, or other technical tools.
• Ability to learn specialized software as needed and continued expertise in the primary tools or applications used for daily work.
• Very good communication skills, including clear messaging, active listening, and the ability to articulate business needs to internal and external customers.
• Very good knowledge of manufacturing equipment, processes, and capabilities.
• Very good knowledge of packaging software, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Quark Express, Freehand, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Very good knowledge of prototyping equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assess information from customers, Sales, and Project Managers and translate it into creative structural design solutions that consider visual and structural integrity, cost-effective manufacturability, and assembly.
• Submit design concepts to the team for approval and critique.
• Create visual communication in varied formats and materials, including packaging prototypes, product mock-ups, three-dimensional drawings, photographs, illustrative renderings, technical drawings, and assembly instructions.
• Prepare finished digital art, including color and high-resolution digital images and files.
• Manage and disseminate information, prototypes, and electronic files throughout the design process and into production, assembly, and placement.
• Coordinate project completion with outside agencies, art services, printers, and other partners.
• Enhance existing concepts or designs.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employer and partner discounts
• Depending on the role, participation in a bonus, commission, or incentive program may be included in total compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level