DESIGNER~S2280B~7373

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) seeks a Designer to collaborate with customers and sales representatives to create packaging designs, redesign existing products, and develop new uses for packages. The Designer works independently with limited supervision to secure new business and expand existing customers.

Accountabilities

Apply advanced design skills in the creation of designs for packaging and/or point of service displays for new and existing products in accordance with PCA design and safety standards.

Evaluate customer needs and expectations and translate them into drawings, designs, and prototypes within the manufacturing capabilities of the plant.

Develop, design, and recommend materials and production methods that will meet customer requirements and efficiently utilize existing plant facilities and equipment.

Create or secure samples of designs for customer inspection, production orders, and/or division operation.

Perform packaging and component testing, evaluate results, and advise sales, manufacturing, and customers of findings.

Evaluate existing customer or prospective customer packaging for possible improvement in style, function, appearance, cost, and/or ease of packaging as directed by supervisor.

Conduct design reviews with customers.

Generate product cost data, including estimation of run speeds, packaging costs, material usages, and scrap factors.

Coordinate activities related to developing graphics, prototypes and samples, including vendor negotiations, designing dies, material availability, directions, troubleshooting, reviewing samples, testing, and redirection based on feedback and results.

Provide technical assistance to the Sales Representatives and Customer Service Representative regarding layouts, estimating, die making, order specifications, customer packaging procedures, material handling techniques, detailed artwork, printing dies, and approve printing press and die cut set‑ups for initial orders of new designs.

Provide training, guidance and support to junior designers.

Basic Requirements

Education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, structural design, art, engineering, or packaging.

Strong working knowledge of production methods, printing methods, materials, styles, and standard design forms and retail usage of packaging and point‑of‑purchase displays.

Minimum of four (4) years of experience with packaging and point‑of‑purchase display creation and design.

Strong working knowledge of computer systems including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Computer Assisted Design (CAD) software.

Preferred Requirements

Experience in the corrugated industry with a technical understanding of corrugated packaging design, cutting dies, converting machinery, and printing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.

Able to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment, prioritizing assignments and handling multiple tasks concurrently.

Solid financial and business operations analysis skills with the ability to identify opportunities for improvements.

Ability to quickly grasp the customer’s current situation and needs based on the current market environment and cross‑business objectives; visualize and develop compelling design possibilities.

Strong listening, evaluating, and problem‑solving skills; ability to create alternative solutions and meet deadlines.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with multiple audiences on procedures, policies, practices, and requests for information.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to network and build relationships with individuals of various experience and corporate levels both within and outside the company.

Strong negotiation and persuasion skills with the ability to create new business opportunities.

Ability to engage in rapid experimentation of multiple design ideas and learn from failed concepts.

Ability to be accessible, available and responsive to the customer and understand the customer’s point of view; advocate for customer needs and create mutual agreement on project scope.

Previous work experience as a member of a team, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing between co‑workers.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary range: $65,000‑$70,000

Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall company performance

Paid vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro‑rated vacation during the first year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year

Paid holidays

Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages – medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages

Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401(k) plan. The plan offers both pre‑tax and Roth contribution options along with employer‑provided matching contributions.

Disclaimer:

The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

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