Structural Designer

Blower Dempsay Corporation•Santa Ana, CA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Western Container, a division of Blower-Dempsay Corp., is seeking a talented Structural Designer to join their design and engineering team. This role involves conceptualizing, designing, and developing corrugated packaging solutions and retail displays, bridging the gap between creative design and manufacturing. The designer will produce functional, cost-effective, and eye-catching structural concepts that are suitable for transit and retail environments.

Requirements

Minimum 2-5 years of experience in structural design, specifically within the corrugated packaging, folding carton, or POP display industry.
Strong working knowledge of CAD (Esko ArtiosCAD) software specialized for packaging.
Strong understanding of corrugated flutes (B, C, E, and B/C along with various carton board grades), manufacturing limitations, and assembly processes.
A creative mindset coupled with the ability to troubleshoot logistical and physical design challenges.
Strong interpersonal skills to present designs to clients and collaborate with cross-functional manufacturing teams.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator), Kongsberg or Zund tables, Topps or Cape and 3D rendering software is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Create innovative 2D and 3D designs for corrugated boxes, POP (Point of Purchase) displays, and retail packaging.
Utilize CAD software, digital printers and sample-making tables to cut, fold, and assemble physical prototypes for client presentations and testing.
Ensure all designs are structurally sound, optimizing for weight, material strength, and cost-efficiency.
Develop accurate die-lines and production-ready mechanical files for manufacturing and prepress teams.
Work closely with the sales team and clients to understand their needs, budget, and brand requirements.
Collaborate with graphic design and production teams to ensure structural designs align with artwork and printing processes.