Structural Packaging Designer

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Responsible for creating structural and graphic packaging and display samples.
• Involved in projects from initial concept stage through to developing workable and producible packaging solutions that meet the requirements of our factories and customer’s needs.
• Discuss packaging or display projects with our sales representatives, create and execute designs using Artios, CAD, or Impact, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D renderings programs all dependent on each project required needs.
• Knowledge of and comfort using Windows/MAC software for all design programs.
• Make samples on ZUND CAD table or cut samples by hand.
• Produce packaging prototypes.
• Formulate and communicate ideas for new artwork/structure analyzing customer needs and production feasibility.
• Have knowledge of various printing equipment and printing processes
• Assist tooling coordinator (or Purchasing Manager) to ensure tooling is ordered properly and master print card/CAD specs are provided in a timely fashion.
• Handle various art-related projects for inter company management.
• Record keeping and filing of specifications.
• Meet time schedules on projects with possible overtime involved.

Experience Required:

• Degree in a relevant product/industrial/packaging design discipline or equivalent
• Experience in a Packaging Design role
• Strong understanding of technical processes to understand design constraints coupled with the ability to provide solutions to overcome such issues
• Good communication skills both verbally and visually to clearly explain/present your designs
• Impact CAD experience a plus
• ADOBE Illustrator

Attributes for Success

• Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand
• Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond
• Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture
• Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve
• Adaptability – be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
• Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight and stewardship.

No unsolicited resumes - ND Paper does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume you submit to us will immediately become the property of ND Paper. If you would like to become a recruiter for ND Paper, please contact us and we will agree in writing to terms and the specific job roles for which you are authorized to recruit.