Structural/Graphic Designer

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.•Lancaster, PA

10d

About The Position

The Structural/Graphic Designer develops structural solutions for corrugated packaging and displays, and creates and prepares artwork for a wide range of printing methods. The role works with customer service, production, sales, vendors, and other departments to support manufacturing workflows, customer needs, and business growth. This is a full-time role in an office/design department setting. The position also supports safe and efficient manufacturing by following established safety rules and procedures, servicing tooling such as cutting dies and printing plates, and helping resolve issues across departments. It assists sales and marketing by developing customer relationships and helping sales use design graphics and marketing plans to pursue growth opportunities. Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with ten corrugated manufacturing facilities across eight Southern and Midwestern states. Its offerings include custom corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging, fulfillment, and logistics.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Good knowledge and grasp of graphic design concepts.
Aptitude for 3D visualization and design.
Ability to rapidly change focus between tasks and projects.
Results-oriented; able to work independently and within a team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, ArtiosCAD, AutoCAD, 3D modeling software, and Illustrator.
CAD table experience.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with an emphasis in graphic design and/or structural or packaging design.
Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

Responsibilities

Follow established safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Work with vendors on tooling, ink, and design or production supplies.
Check in and service tooling such as cutting dies and printing plates.
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 production to create and maintain schematics used in manufacturing workflows.
Design and manufacture corrugated samples and ship them to the sales team and customers.
Create, adjust, and prepare art files for a wide range of printing methods.
Create, adjust, and maintain design and production forms.
Work with other departments to create innovative graphics solutions.
Develop customer relationships and work with sales to use design graphics as a sales tool.
Understand marketing plans and assist sales with growth opportunities.