Structural/Graphic Designer

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Structural/Graphic Designer supports business development and growth through innovative, efficient, and creative packaging design. This role develops structural solutions for corrugated packaging and displays, prepares graphic art files for a range of printing methods, and works with customer service, production, sales, and other departments to support manufacturing workflows and business growth. The position is full-time and based in an office/design department setting. The designer also works with vendors on tooling, ink, and design or production supplies; checks in and services tooling such as cutting dies and printing plates; and helps solve problems across departments to support efficient and safe manufacturing processes. Other duties may be assigned. Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with 12 corrugated manufacturing facilities in 10 states. Its products and services include custom corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging, fulfillment, and logistics. BCI offers competitive pay and a benefits package that includes insurance, disability benefits, a 401(k), paid time off and holidays, a bonus plan, and an opportunity for employee stock ownership.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, primarily Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Basic knowledge of CAD software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and creative abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, with an emphasis in graphic design and/or structural or packaging design.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Good knowledge and understanding of graphic design concepts.
Aptitude for 3D visualization and design.
Ability to shift focus rapidly between tasks and projects while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Mathematical aptitude.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow established safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Work with vendors on tooling, ink, and design and production supplies.
Check in and service tooling such as cutting dies and printing plates.
Problem-solve with other departments to support efficient and safe manufacturing processes.
Develop and design structural solutions for corrugated packaging and displays.
Work with customer service and production to create and maintain schematics used in manufacturing workflows.
Design manufacturing and shipping corrugated samples for the sales team and customers.
Create, adjust, and prepare art files for a wide array of printing methods.
Create, adjust, and maintain design and production forms.
Work with other departments to develop innovative graphics solutions.
Help grow the business by developing customer relationships and working with sales to use design graphics as a sales tool.
Understand marketing plans and assist sales with growth opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.