Structural Designer

Direct Recruitment (Midlands) Ltd; Stone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative packaging design firm in Stone, England is seeking a Structural Designer specializing in cardboard. This full-time role involves developing durable and innovative designs for various applications, collaborating with product development teams, and ensuring sustainability in design. Candidates should have proven structural design experience and proficiency in CAD software. Join a passionate team focused on pushing the boundaries of cardboard design and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exciting innovative projects

Creative and eco-conscious team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in structural design, preferably with cardboard.
• Strong understanding of folding techniques and structural mechanics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine cardboard structures for various products.
• Create technical drawings and 3D models using CAD software.
• Collaborate with product designers and engineers for optimized designs.

Skills

Structural design experience

Proficiency in CAD

Material properties understanding

Creative problem-solving

Collaborative work

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Illustrator

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Structural Designer - Cardboard

Location: stone, Staffordshire

Type: Full-time

About Us

We believe sustainability and creativity go hand-in-hand. We design innovative packaging, furniture, and structural solutions using cardboard and other eco-friendly materials. We're looking for a talented Structural Designer to join our team and help bring imaginative, practical, and sustainable designs to life.

Role Overview

As a Structural Designer specializing in cardboard, you\'ll turn concepts into durable, functional, and visually striking designs. You\'ll work closely with our product development and prototyping teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, efficient, and aligned with our sustainability goals. This position may also suit a Product design student looking to accelarate their career!

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine cardboard structures for packaging, furniture, displays, and other products.
• Create technical drawings, prototypes, and 3D models using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Illustrator, or similar).
• Test structural integrity and adjust designs for strength, stability, and material efficiency.
• Collaborate with product designers, engineers, and manufacturers to optimize designs.
• Stay up-to-date with materials, trends, and innovations in sustainable packaging and cardboard design.

Requirements

• Proven experience in structural design, preferably with cardboard or other lightweight materials.
• Proficiency in CAD and 3D modeling software.
• Strong understanding of material properties, folding techniques, and structural mechanics.
• Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-Haves

• Knowledge of sustainable design practices.
• Experience with prototyping and production processes.
• Background in packaging design, exhibition stands, or furniture design.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a creative and eco-conscious team.
• Work on exciting, innovative projects.
• Opportunity to experiment and push the boundaries of cardboard design.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply

Send your CV, portfolio (showing cardboard/structural design work if possible), and a short cover letter explaining why you\'d be perfect for this role