Structural Designer

Stephen Gould Corporation • Bentonville, AR

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About The Position

Stephen Gould Corporation is a global provider of packaging, merchandising, and supply chain solutions for leading brands and retailers. The company is seeking a Structural Designer in Bentonville, Arkansas, to join its growing, cross-functional design team. The role provides hands-on involvement throughout product development, from concept ideation through engineering, production, and retail execution, using a range of materials, manufacturing processes, and retail environments.

The Structural Designer supports new product development, packaging, and merchandising initiatives by creating concepts, preparing detailed engineering documentation, and collaborating with internal teams and client stakeholders. The position suits a creative, technically proficient designer who can work in a fast-paced environment, balance multiple projects, and meet quick turnaround demands.

Projects include merchandising point-of-purchase displays; temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent retail fixtures; consumer retail and protective or industrial packaging; and product design across multiple markets. The designer works with materials and processes including corrugate, paperboard, rigid chipboard packaging, thermoforming or vacuum forming, and foam board. The position description notes that duties are not limited to those listed and that employees may be assigned other job-related duties.

Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes and production methods.
• Strong ability to communicate technical specifications, including coordination with international offices and vendors.
• High proficiency in Ardios CAD, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Skill in conceptualizing ideas through hand sketches, marker renderings, or digital sketching.

Responsibilities

• Create quick-turn, photorealistic concept renderings and illustrations using SolidWorks and SolidWorks Visualize.
• Develop detailed, part-level engineering specifications for quoting and production.
• Manage lead times and project priorities in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• Create innovative, visually compelling, and manufacturable design solutions.
• Collaborate with internal design, engineering, and international manufacturing teams.
• Work with client marketing and brand teams to align design intent with retail strategy.
• Support graphic design needs when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed