Packaging Designer- Corrugated & Wooden Packaging

CRI Pumps; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

CRI Pumps is seeking a Packaging Designer Corrugated & Wooden Packaging to design and develop structural and graphic packaging using corrugated board and wood. The role requires selecting materials based on product needs, cost, and sustainability, and creating prototypes for testing.

You will conduct packaging performance testing and ensure ISTA compliance, collaborating with product development, procurement, and logistics.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years hands-on experience in corrugated and wooden packaging design.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials including paperboard grades, wood types, adhesives, and coatings.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other design tools.
• Familiarity with packaging testing protocols and lab equipment.
• Understanding of packaging technology including converting, printing, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop structural and graphic packaging using corrugated board and wood.
• Select packaging materials based on product requirements, cost, and sustainability.
• Create prototypes and mock-ups for testing and client presentations.
• Conduct packaging performance testing and ensure ISTA compliance.
• Collaborate with product development, procurement, and logistics.
• Optimize packaging for cost-efficiency, manufacturability, and environmental impact.
• Stay updated on packaging technologies, innovations, and trends.
• Document and maintain packaging specifications, BOMs, and test reports.

Skills

Packaging design

CAD tools

Adobe Illustrator

Packaging testing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Packaging Technology

Industrial Design

Mechanical Engineering

IIP Certification

Tools

Artios CAD

SolidWorks

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Job Title: Packaging Designer Corrugated & Wooden Packaging

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop structural and graphic packaging using corrugated board and wood.
• Select appropriate packaging materials based on product requirements, cost, and sustainability.
• Create prototypes and mock-ups for testing and client presentations.
• Conduct packaging performance testing (drop, vibration, compression, etc.) and ensure compliance with ISTA standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development, procurement, and logistics.
• Optimize packaging for cost-efficiency, manufacturability, and environmental impact.
• Stay updated on packaging technologies, innovations, and industry trends.
• Document and maintain packaging specifications, BOMs, and test reports.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in corrugated and wooden packaging design.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, including paperboard grades, wood types, adhesives, and coatings.
• Proficiency in CAD software (Artios CAD, SolidWorks), Adobe Illustrator, and other design tools.
• Familiarity with packaging testing protocols and lab equipment.
• Understanding of packaging technology, including converting processes, printing techniques, and automation.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Packaging Technology, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Certification or diploma from Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) or equivalent.
• Experience working with global packaging standards and sustainability goals.