Packaging Design Engineer – Structural & Prototyping

RRD; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and other voluntary

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Job summary

RRD is seeking a seasoned packaging designer to lead the design phase of packaging and display projects, from objectives to production. You will create visual solutions, prototypes, and technical drawings that meet cost and manufacturing considerations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in packaging design, strong communication, and collaboration skills. Proficiency in AutoCAD, QuarkXPress, Freehand, Photoshop, and Illustrator is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in discipline related to functional work or role with 5+ years of relevant work experience in packaging design.
• Must be able consistently identify critical elements, variables and alternatives to develop solutions.
• Must be able to organize/prioritize existing resources and incorporate new information, as needed, to implement the most effective solutions.
• Able to communicate clearly and courteously with those who need to know of decisions/actions/problems.
• Able to apply excellent business acumen and collaborative skills when resolving problems.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and leads the design phase of packaging and display projects from objectives to production.
• Translates customer input into creative structural design solutions balancing visual appeal, integrity, and manufacturability.
• Designs visual communication in various formats and materials including prototypes, mock-ups, drawings, renderings, and assembly instructions.
• Prepares finished digital art with color and high-resolution images/files.
• Manages and disseminates information, prototypes, and files throughout design to production and placement.
• Coordinates with outside agencies, art services, printers for project completion.

Skills

Packaging design

Creative problem solving

Communication skills

Mentoring teammates

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

QuarkXPress

Freehand

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

RRD is seeking a seasoned packaging designer to lead the design phase of packaging and display projects, from objectives to production. You will create visual solutions, prototypes, and technical drawings that meet cost and manufacturing considerations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in packaging design, strong communication, and collaboration skills. Proficiency in AutoCAD, QuarkXPress, Freehand, Photoshop, and Illustrator is expected.