Senior Packaging Designer

Veritiv • Ogden, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Purpose: Our Senior Packaging Designer will be responsible for supporting Veritiv’s custom packaging development as SME, collaborating with design leaders and global cross-functional partners from concept to completion.

Requirements

• Advanced expert level software program experience:
• SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, TOPS, Microsoft Office and KeyShot is a plus.
• Advanced expert knowledge of packaging material design for manufacturing/tooling:
• Corrugate, Fiberboard/Rigid Box, Molded Pulp, Plastics (Films, thermoforms, molded).
• Foam (Molded/fabricated), Wood, Metal, Labels/Adhesives, Printing (Litho/Offset, Flexo, Digital) .
• Advanced expert understanding of packaging qualification standards:
• ISTA, TAPPI, ASTM and calculation of cushion curves and safety factors.
• Advanced expert understanding of:
• Design principles, Retail & e-commence design, Packaging design, Retail display and fixture design, DFM (Design for Manufacturing), DOE (Design of Experiment), Industrial design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain in a globally sourced environment.
• Haz-Mat awareness/experience strongly preferred.
• Full time on-site role, to include being on site at customer as needed.
• Strong presentation and communications skills.
• Positive, motivational and thought leadership.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to build trust with the team and partners.
• 5-10 years of related job experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised.
• Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Software program experience with SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, TOPS and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Pro).
• Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop fully-engineered design-driven custom packaging solutions in support of the Veritiv Sales organization.
• Manage complex project schedules to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Leverage SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, and other relevant software.
• Review/approve peer technical drawings, SOPs, and test reports.
• Develop and present highly technical presentations for internal and external communication.
• May work directly with external customers and engage with vendor partners to ensure program and project success.
• Engage in client-facing meetings.
• Support and guide fellow team through trainings and mentoring.
• Translate business strategies into technical initiatives.
• Support processes/procedures to communicate technical information and decisions.
• Stay current with industry technology advancements and market trends.

Benefits

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees