Packaging Structural Designer

Duties & Responsibilities

Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:

• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times.
• Apply advanced design skills in the creation of designs for packaging and/or point of service displays for new and existing products.
• Work with vendors on tooling, ink, and various design/production supplies.
• Problem-solve with all departments to support efficient and safe manufacturing processes.
• Full-time role in an office/design department setting.

Structural Design

• Develop and design structural solutions for corrugated packaging and displays.
• Evaluate customer needs and expectations and translate them into drawings, designs, and prototypes.
• Leverage expertise and knowledge of corrugated facility and machinery, board combinations, retailers’ wants and needs, and customer’s capabilities to inform product design.
• Work with customer service and production team on creating and maintaining schematics vital to the workflow of manufacturing.
• Design, manufacture and ship corrugated samples for the sales team and customers.

Graphic Design

• Create, adjust, and prepare art files for a wide array of printing methods.
• Work with other departments to create innovative graphics solutions.

Sales and Marketing

• Assist in the growth of business by developing relationships with customers and working with sales to effectively use design as a sales tool.
• Assist sales with new business growth opportunities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Check in and service tooling such as cutting dies and printing plates.
• Travel will be required between divisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills & Behavioral Strengths

• Proficiency with Artios CAD software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (primarily Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry is a plus.
• CAD table experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, trouble-shooting and creative abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from accredited university with an emphasis in structural/packaging design and/or graphic design.
• 3 to 5 years or more of packaging and/or product design experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Aptitude for 3D visualization and design.
• Attention to detail with ability to rapidly change focus between tasks and projects.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Results-oriented and able to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Mathematically inclined.

About BCI:

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities across the US that provides an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.

BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.