Structural/Graphic Designer

Buckeye Corrugated • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

The Structural/Graphic Designer supports business development and growth through innovation, efficiency, and creative packaging design. The role develops structural solutions for corrugated packaging and displays; collaborates with customer service and production to create and maintain manufacturing schematics; and designs corrugated samples for the sales team and customers. It also creates, adjusts, and prepares art files for various printing methods, maintains design and production forms, and works across departments on graphics solutions. The position supports sales and marketing by building customer relationships, helping sales use design graphics as a sales tool, and assisting with growth opportunities. The role also works with vendors on tooling, ink, and design and production supplies; checks in and services tooling such as cutting dies and printing plates; and helps departments maintain efficient and safe manufacturing processes. It is a full-time role in an office/design department setting.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, primarily Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Basic knowledge of CAD software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• CAD table experience.
• 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 grasp of graphic design concepts.
• Aptitude for 3D visualization and design.
• Ability to rapidly change focus between tasks and projects.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Results-oriented and able to work independently and within a team environment.
• Mathematical inclination.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

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 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 for manufacturing workflows.
• Design and manufacture corrugated samples for the sales team and customers.
• Create, adjust, and prepare art files for a range of printing methods.
• Create, adjust, and maintain design and production forms.
• Work with other departments to create graphics solutions.
• Assist business growth 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Bonus plan.
• Opportunity for employee stock ownership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree