Structural Designer

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.•Wooster, OH

About The Position

The Structural Designer supports business development through innovation, efficiency, and creative packaging design. This full-time role is based in an office/design department setting and works independently and as part of a Structural Design Team, supporting sales staff with design solutions tailored to customer needs. The designer collaborates with customer service, production, and other departments to develop structural solutions for corrugated packaging and displays, maintain manufacturing schematics, and support safe and efficient manufacturing processes. The position uses 2D and 3D conceptualization techniques in Artios CAD to design, qualify, and prototype packaging and display samples. It also involves generating detailed display specifications, managing multiple projects and deadlines, contributing design graphics to sales efforts, and helping identify business growth opportunities. The designer must follow established safety rules, policies, and procedures; other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of CAD software, specifically Artios.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate urgency, discipline, accountability, judgment, initiative, and critical-thinking skills.
Good knowledge and grasp of graphic design concepts.
Aptitude for 3D visualization and design.
Ability to rapidly change focus between tasks and projects while maintaining attention to detail.
Results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Mathematical aptitude.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, emphasizing graphic design and/or structural or packaging design, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
CAD table experience.

Responsibilities

Follow established safety rules, policies, and procedures at all times.
Work independently and as part of a Structural Design Team to support sales staff with design solutions based on customer-specific needs and requirements.
Problem-solve with all departments to support efficient and safe manufacturing processes.
Develop and design structural solutions for corrugated packaging and displays.
Work with customer service and the production team to create and maintain schematics vital to manufacturing workflow.
Design and manufacture corrugated samples for the sales team and customers.
Develop customer relationships and work with sales to use design graphics effectively as a sales tool.
Use 2D and 3D conceptualization techniques in Artios CAD.
Cut qualifying and prototype samples for customer approval.
Generate detailed display specifications, including material, production information, and multi-outs.
Manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
Understand marketing plans and assist sales with growth opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.