Senior Structural Designer

International Paper•Conway, AR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Structural Designer delivers innovative corrugated retail packaging and packaging solutions, including visually compelling, functional displays that meet client and retailer expectations. The role combines creative design, technical expertise, and leadership to support design excellence and the company’s reputation for innovative point-of-purchase solutions. The position is based in Conway, Arkansas, and is salaried full-time. The designer uses Impact CAD to develop designs that address customer expectations, product protection, retail compliance, and supply-chain considerations. The role also produces prototypes, samples, engineering drawings, and detailed specifications for customer review, testing, and approval. Designs are optimized for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, transportation quality, and cost performance. The position works with Account Managers, design team members, and customers to understand project objectives and requirements; leads key customer accounts; and manages multiple projects while meeting deadlines and business priorities. It also contributes to continuous improvement and stays informed about retail display trends, packaging technologies, materials, and sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience in point-of-purchase display and packaging design.
Advanced proficiency in Impact and retail packaging manufacturing.
Excellent time management, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to think and act independently.
Customer relationship management skills.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of industry experience preferred.
Graphic design experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design innovative corrugated retail packaging and merchandising solutions using Impact CAD design software.
Develop designs that meet customer expectations, product protection, retail compliance, and supply-chain considerations.
Create prototypes, samples, engineering drawings, and detailed specifications for customer review, testing, and approval.
Optimize designs for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, transportation quality, and cost performance.
Collaborate with Account Managers, design team members, and customers to understand project objectives and design requirements.
Lead key customer accounts and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and business priorities.
Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve design performance, manufacturing efficiency, and customer value.
Stay informed about retail display trends, packaging technologies, materials, and sustainability initiatives.