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Packaging Designer - Gwaltney, GA

The Opportunity:

The Packaging Designer will develop innovative, cost effective, and structurally sound packaging containers, gather project data from WestRock sales and project managers, create dies in the Computer Assisted Design (CAD) program, solicit, and incorporate customer feedback, and create prototypes for customer approval.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
* Intake customer project requests from customers and internal account representatives, confirm all critical information, and evaluate requests to ensure profitable fit and operational efficiency for WestRock and the customer
* Identify the necessary materials and manufacturing processes for the project and provide alternatives as appropriate
* Convey concepts with quick sketches, photos, and CAD visualization
* Produce samples and mock-ups using various design techniques and skills including drafting (2D/3D), foam core modeling, and knife tools and cutting tables
* Provide ongoing project support and answer all the customers’ questions related to the project’s design, set up, structural integrity, etc.
* Present project overview for production assembly teams and managers to provide insight into the components of the project from the designer’s perspective
* Collaborate with customers, sales managers, project managers, graphic designers, design managers, and engineers to determine the best design and development approach
* Develop presentation material and assist with the presentation of abstract ideas for formal presentations in a variety of settings (one-on-one, small, and large groups to include peers, supervisors and clients) in partnership with creative counterparts
* Create promotional materials and develop Bill of Material, Specifications, Palletization as necessary
* Work collaboratively with Design Manager, sales personnel and other designers and offices to develop customer programs
* Interact with Account Executives and others, including customers, to ascertain design needs and creative objectives
* Provide coaching and training to designer peers to build capability
* Onboard and train new design team members to ensure peers are effectively using WestRock systems/tools, and supporting customer needs

What you need to succeed:
* Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, Packaging Design, or other programs with emphasis on 3D development
* Familiarity with retailer specifications, print production, and manufacturing process
* 3+ years of experience in packaging and design, industrial design, engineering, or point of purchase display
* Expertise with equipment and tools within a fabrication shop including digital printers, CAD table, laminators, and mounting substrates
* Proven track record of critical thinking and problem-solving skills
* Creative thinking and ability to convey abstract ideas/concepts verbally or with quick sketches
* Demonstrated experience with Design software including enterprise Computer Assisted Design (i.e., ESKO), and 3D software (i.e., Strata 3D Studio Mac, Adobe, Microsoft office)
* Demonstrated ability to drive projects in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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