Packaging Designer

Pratt Industries; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance & Wellness Program

Paid Holidays

401(k) with match

Paid vacation day

Full tuition reimbursement

Paid childbearing/parenting leave

Job summary

A packaging solutions company in Beloit is seeking a mid-senior level Packaging Designer. You will oversee the creation of structural box samples and collaborate with Sales Representatives to present innovative designs. Candidates should have a college degree or relevant experience in packaging. This full-time role offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment focused on creativity and employee relations.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in packaging or related field is required.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with customers.
• Experience in graphic arts and the corrugated industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate creative ideas for new accounts and products.
• Collaborate with Sales Representatives to present new designs.
• Review existing accounts and recommend style updates.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Crisis management

Teaching skills

Education

College degree in drafting, design, or engineering

Job description

Packaging Designer

Join Our Team at Pratt Industries – Beloit Corrugator!

Why Work with Pratt Industries

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance & Wellness Program within 1 month of hiring
• Paid Holidays from day
• 13-Months: 401(k) with match
• 6-Months: Paid vacation day
• 12-Months: Full tuition reimbursement & paid childbearing/parenting leave

Reports To

Design Manager

Summary

You will be responsible for overseeing the creation of innovative artwork and structural box samples. These samples directly support our Sales Representatives in their promotional efforts and contribute to securing new business.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and present creative ideas for new accounts and products, considering customer needs and production feasibility.
• Collaborate with Sales Representatives to present new designs and products to clients and prospects.
• Proactively review existing accounts and recommend updates for style, board weight, and other developments.
• Stay informed about industry changes and research new equipment innovations to enhance company operations.
• Manage workload priorities and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Uphold and promote all company policies and procedures, including safety standards and maintaining a tidy workspace.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: College degree or significant coursework in drafting, design, or engineering; or 1‑2 years’ experience in packaging or a related field.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a production or manufacturing facility, particularly within the corrugated industry; formal training or education in graphic arts; college internship in corrugated industry CAD knowledge and experience.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; proficiency in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; strong presentation skills for various audiences including management, clients, and the public.
• Mathematical Skills: Aptitude for working with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry; ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical scenarios; skilled in problem definition, data collection, fact establishment, and drawing sound conclusions; capable of interpreting complex technical instructions and managing abstract and concrete variables.
• Technical Skills: Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities for efficient operation; understanding of cost implications to make daily decisions that reduce overall costs and identify areas for improvement; experience with budget development, adherence, and analysis; familiarity with quality standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., wage and hour, environmental, OSHA).

Physical Demands

The role regularly requires talking, hearing, sitting, and standing. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of an office setting within a manufacturing operation.

Leadership Attributes

• Exceptional time‑management skills, including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and lead effective meetings.
• Strong teaching skills to effectively convey technical aspects of the position.
• Excellent crisis management ability, demonstrating composure under adverse conditions and guiding personnel to successful resolutions.
• Superior employee‑relations skills, including active listening, providing both positive and corrective feedback, conflict resolution (direct or third‑party), and positive motivational skills (coaching, delegation).
• Demonstrated confidence, exhibiting a consistent leadership style with appropriate professional assertiveness.
• Professional appearance befitting a company representative.

Performance Measures

• Operating Standards: Meet or exceed annual operating standards in quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity.
• Personal Growth: Take responsibility for professional development, with annual goals set in collaboration with your superior.
• Employee Relations: Evaluation based on motivational techniques, feedback effectiveness, and contribution to a positive work environment.
• Creativity: Active participation in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Design

Industries

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• Wholesale Paper Products