Concept Designer

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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