Harris Packaging Corporation is hiring: Graphics Designer in Fort Worth

Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Graphics / Design
Reports To: Graphics Manager and/or Sales Manager

Job Summary:

We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented, and eager-to-learn Packaging Graphics Designer to join our team in the corrugated packaging industry. In this role, you’ll support the creation and preparation of high-quality packaging artwork that aligns with customer branding, production requirements, and printing specifications to ensure that packaging meets both aesthetic and technical standards.
You will collaborate closely with structural designers, sales teams, prepress technicians, and production staff to bring packaging concepts to life—from concept through to print. This is an excellent opportunity for a new designer to gain hands-on experience in packaging graphics, flexographic printing, and the technical aspects of corrugated design within a fast-paced, supportive environment.
In the future, this role will grow to become a hybrid graphics/structure packaging designer position. Your main focus will be graphics, but you will be cross trained over time in structural design and CAD software to assist in optimizing workflow when needed as backup. In this expanded role, you will learn to design custom corrugated packaging solutions that are functional, feasible, cost-effective, and align with client branding and shipping requirements.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Support the development of packaging artwork for corrugated boxes, retail-ready packaging, and displays.
• Apply customer branding, logos, and design elements to existing dielines and structural templates.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing print-ready files for flexographic and digital printing processes and ensure they meet technical and production specifications.
• Collaborate with structural design, sales, and prepress teams to ensure packaging accuracy, feasibility and consistency.
• Help maintain and organize artwork files, digital assets, and file versioning accurately in accordance with company standards.
• Participate in internal proof reviews and help implement feedback from team members or customers.
• Learn and apply industry standards for color, layout, registration, and print limitations in corrugated printing.
• Review and approve printer proofs, conduct press checks as needed, and troubleshoot print-related issues.
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Future Responsibilities:
• Support structural design team as backup when needed.
• Design custom corrugated packaging solutions using CAD software (ArtiosCAD).
• Revise existing designs and ensure they meet material, production, and customer requirements.
• Create prototypes, 3D renderings, and dielines for customer review, sales, and other internal departments.
• Provide documentation and specifications to production teams, sales, and customer service for accurate manufacturing.
• Learn industry trends, innovative design practices, and assist in maintaining a library of standards.
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Qualifications:
• Associate’s Degree with 2-5 years of industry experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop is required.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn technical aspects of packaging and print production.
• Understanding design principles including layout, typography, and color theory.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, take feedback, handle multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a production-driven environment.
• Interest in packaging design and corrugated manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with dielines, flexographic printing, or prepress workflows is a plus.
• Experience with/knowledge of software such as Esko, ArtiosCAD, or CAD tools is a bonus but not required.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices in packaging design is a plus.
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What We Offer:
• Hands-on training and mentorship in corrugated packaging graphics and flexographic print production
• Creative and collaborative work environment
• Exposure to real-world design projects with national and local brands
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional growth and training opportunities
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About Us:
Harris Packaging Corporation is a leader in custom-corrugated packaging solutions, delivering innovative, sustainable, and high-impact packaging to customers across a wide range of industries. Our team values craftsmanship, creativity, and collaboration—from initial design to final production. Join us and help bring packaging ideas to life on the shelves and in the supply chain.