Innovative Structural Packaging Designer

Smurfit Westrock; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 K Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision starting day 1

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

WestRock Richmond is seeking a Structural Packaging Designer to develop innovative, cost-effective packaging structures and prototypes. You will gather project data, create dies in CAD, solicit customer feedback, and support production teams with design intent and structural integrity.

The role requires a 2+ year background in packaging/design and proficiency with CAD software and fabrication tools, with a collaborative approach to client solutions and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Packaging Design, or related 3D-focused program.
• 2+ years of experience in packaging/design, industrial design, engineering, or POP display.
• Familiarity with retailer specs, print production, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with fabrication shop tools: digital printers, CAD table, laminators, mounting substrates.
• Proven critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative thinking with quick sketches.

Responsibilities

• Intake customer project requests, confirm critical information, and evaluate profitability and efficiency for WestRock and customer.
• Identify materials and processes needed; propose viable alternatives.
• Convey concepts with sketches, photos, and CAD visualization.
• Produce samples and prototypes using 2D/3D drafting, foam core modeling, and cutting tools.
• Provide ongoing project support and answer customer questions on design, structure, and set-up.
• Present project overview to production teams and managers from designer's perspective.
• Collaborate with customers, sales, project managers, designers, and engineers to define design and development approach.

Job description

WestRock Richmond is seeking a Structural Packaging Designer to develop innovative, cost-effective packaging structures and prototypes. You will gather project data, create dies in CAD, solicit customer feedback, and support production teams with design intent and structural integrity.

The role requires a 2+ year background in packaging/design and proficiency with CAD software and fabrication tools, with a collaborative approach to client solutions and documentation.