Corrugated Packaging Designer

Baltimore, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Corrugated Packaging Designer responsible for creating developing and refining structural packaging solutions that meet customer requirements manufacturing capabilities and industry standards. This role collaborates closely with sales production and customer service to deliver accurate layouts samples and specifications.

Experience Level: Associate

Experience Required: 3 Years

Education Level: Associate Degree

Job Function: Engineering

Industry: Packaging and Containers

Compensation: Green (See chart in benefits section)

Total Positions: 1

Relocation Assistance: Limited assistance

Visa Sponsorship: No

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Design & Drafting

Design corrugated packaging (RSC FOL die cuts displays inserts)
Create 2D structural drawings using CAD (ArtiosCAD or equivalent)
Modify designs for performance cost and manufacturability
Develop samples for customer approval
Coordinate artwork with tooling vendors and graphic teams

Material & Specification Expertise

Select board grades (ECT Mullen flute profiles) for durability and cost efficiency
Prepare detailed manufacturing specifications

Production & Tooling Support

Ensure designs align with production equipment (flexo die cutter gluer)
Troubleshoot design/fit issues during production
Manage tooling inventory repairs and inspections
Estimate tooling costs and rule requirements

Customer & Sales Collaboration

Translate customer needs into packaging solutions
Support presentations demos and technical discussions
Provide prototypes and sample solutions

Documentation & Quality

Maintain design records revisions and specifications
Ensure compliance with quality and industry standards

Must-Have

Experience designing corrugated packaging (RSC FOL die cuts displays inserts)
Proficiency in ArtiosCAD AutoCAD or similar CAD software
Strong knowledge of corrugated materials flutes board grades and stacking strength
Associate degree in Packaging Engineering Industrial Design CAD Drafting or related field
2 years of corrugated packaging or manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Kongsberg or digital cutting tables
Knowledge of flexographic printing
Familiarity with TOPS or packaging performance standards
Adobe Illustrator or graphic design knowledge

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees health financial security and overall well-being. Eligible employees have access to the following benefits:

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Term Life Insurance (including dependent coverage)
Short-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Apex Global Workforce does not publish exact salary figures in our job announcements. However to provide applicants with a general understanding of the earning potential for each role we include a color-coded salary range indicator showing whether the position falls within a low mid or high compensation range.

Required Skills:

Key Responsibilities Design & Drafting Design corrugated packaging (RSC FOL die cuts displays inserts) Create 2D structural drawings using CAD (ArtiosCAD or equivalent) Modify designs for performance cost and manufacturability Develop samples for customer approval Coordinate artwork with tooling vendors and graphic teams Material & Specification Expertise Select board grades (ECT Mullen flute profiles) for durability and cost efficiency Prepare detailed manufacturing specifications Production & Tooling Support Ensure designs align with production equipment (flexo die cutter gluer) Troubleshoot design/fit issues during production Manage tooling inventory repairs and inspections Estimate tooling costs and rule requirements Customer & Sales Collaboration Translate customer needs into packaging solutions Support presentations demos and technical discussions Provide prototypes and sample solutions Documentation & Quality Maintain design records revisions and specifications Ensure compliance with quality and industry standards Must-Have Experience designing corrugated packaging (RSC FOL die cuts displays inserts) Proficiency in ArtiosCAD AutoCAD or similar CAD software Strong knowledge of corrugated materials flutes board grades and stacking strength Associate degree in Packaging Engineering Industrial Design CAD Drafting or related field 2 years of corrugated packaging or manufacturing experience Preferred Qualifications Experience with Kongsberg or digital cutting tables Knowledge of flexographic printing Familiarity with TOPS or packaging performance standards Adobe Illustrator or graphic design knowledge

Position SummaryWe are seeking a detail-oriented Corrugated Packaging Designer responsible for creating developing and refining structural packaging solutions that meet customer requirements manufacturing capabilities and industry standards. This role collaborates closely with sales production and c...