Concept Designer

Job Details
Plastics Packaging Concept Designer I (Level 1)

Location:

Hybrid: Birmingham, MI

Department:

Product Commercialization

Reports To:

Director of Product Commercialization

Position Summary
The Concept Designer I is responsible for developing

visually compelling packaging concepts

that bring customer ideas and brand strategies to life. This role focuses exclusively on

creative ideation, rendering, and visual storytelling , supporting early-stage design exploration before engineering development begins.

The Designer acts as a key contributor in concept workshops and customer engagements, translating inputs such as brand guidelines, inspiration, and market trends into

clear, presentation-ready visuals . This role does

not perform engineering design or technical drafting , but instead partners with Product Engineering to hand off clear visual intent.

Key Responsibilities

Create high-quality photorealistic renderings of packaging concepts using KeyShot

Develop visual design concepts aligned to customer branding, positioning, and market trends

Build mood boards, concept boards, and visual directions to guide design exploration

Support and actively participate in customer concept workshops and ideation sessions

Rapidly iterate on concepts based on customer and internal feedback

Create presentation-ready visuals for customer proposals and internal reviews

Apply strong design fundamentals (form, proportion, color, and finish) to packaging concepts

Translate abstract ideas into clear visual representations of packaging direction

Partner with Product Engineering teams by providing visual intent and design direction (no technical execution)

Maintain organized libraries of renderings, textures, finishes, and concept assets

Required Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Graphic Design, or related field

0–2 years of experience in concept design, visualization, or creative product design

Proficiency in:

KeyShot (required)

– rendering and visualization

Adobe Photoshop (required)

– concept development and image creation

Strong visual design skillset (color, form, branding, composition)

Ability to work in a fast-paced, iterative, creative environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with consumer packaging or product visualization

Exposure to brand-driven design work (CPG, personal care, food, etc.)

Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator or similar tools

Interest in trends, aesthetics, and consumer-facing design

Core Competencies

Visual storytelling and creativity

Rapid concept development and iteration

Strong aesthetic judgment

Collaboration across commercial and engineering teams

Clear communication through visuals (not technical documentation)

Success Profile (First 6–12 Months)

Consistently delivers high-quality, customer-facing renderings and concept visuals

Actively contributes to concept sessions with strong creative output

Demonstrates strong alignment to brand and consumer expectations

Effectively hands off clear design intent to engineering teams for development

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