Packaging Designer

Action Packaging; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401k

PTO

Production bonus

Safety shoe reimbursement

Job summary

Opus Packaging – West Michigan in Caledonia, MI is seeking a Packaging Designer to support sales with quality packaging designs that meet customer needs. The role emphasizes CAD visualization, collaboration with design and sales teams, and attention to detail.

You will develop packaging concepts and BOMs, produce samples, and ensure accuracy in tooling requirements while advancing corporate objectives and manufacturing feasibility.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of Packaging Designer experience in manufacturing, preferably corrugated.
• Professional communication with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to convey concepts with quick sketches and CAD visuals.
• Strong attention to detail and independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Graphic Design, Design Manager, and Sales to create customer-centric packaging designs.
• Develop packaging solutions and BOMs tailored to customer needs.
• Produce design samples using drafting and cutting tables.
• Support pricing, tooling and go-to-market discussions.
• Maintain tooling library and coordinate with shop personnel on repairs.
• Ensure 100% accuracy on tooling requirements with other departments.

Skills

Packaging design

CAD visualization

Communication

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging/Industrial Design

CAD Certifications (ArtiosCAD)

Amtech Encore ERP familiarity

Tools

ArtiosCAD

Amtech Encore ERP

CAD software

Job description

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Packaging Designer

Full Time Professional Caledonia, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1732

Opus Packaging – West Michigan, is a premier packaging company and supplier of corrugated products. Our philosophy and values are the backbone of Opus, but it is our employees who bring them to life. We know that the most critical component of a thriving business is a thriving team.

We are currently searching for a Packaging Designer for our Caledonia, MI location. As a Packaging Designer, you can expect to support the sales staff with producing quality packaging designs that meet and/or exceed our customers’ needs. The Packaging Designer will also participate in promoting the corporate vision, mission statement, and core values in all duties and responsibilities.

Opus Packaging is pleased to provide a competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance package along with company-paid life insurance for you and your family on your 1 st day of employment. We also offer 401k, PTO, production bonus, safety bonus program and safety shoe reimbursement.

What you need to be successful at Opus Packaging:

• One to three years of Packaging Designer experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in corrugated industry.
• Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts. Negotiating experience to speak effectively with suppliers and/or employees of organization.
• Ability to convey concepts with quick sketches, and CAD visualization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as good listening skills.
• Proficient with time management and planning skills; ability to work independently.
• Solid decision-making skills and attention to details.
• Takes initiative on projects, strong customer focus.
• Proficient with MS Office: Word and Excel, CAD software.
• Understand basic materials used in corrugated design and board grade

It’d be great if you also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Design Engineering or Industrial Design.
• CAD Certifications in ArtiosCAD, or similar technical drafting software.
• Experience with Amtech Encore ERP system.
• Industry specific knowledge of manufacturing process -familiarity with box plant equipment, including die-cutters, folder-gluers, and flexographic printing presses, to ensure designs are manufacturable.
• Understanding of board combinations, fluting, and strength ratings.

During a normal workday you can expect to:

• Work collaboratively with Graphic Design, Design Manager, and the Sales Team to provide innovative design solutions tailored to the customer’s needs and objectives.
• Develop packaging solutions for the customer.
• Convey concepts with quick sketches and CAD visualization.
• Ensure that quotes and orders are processed without error.
• Develop Bill of Material (BOM), specifications, and palletization.
• Produce samples using various techniques and skills such as drafting and cutting tables.
• Assist Sales team with technical support and problem-solving as needed.
• Maintain relationship with tooling vendors and a library of all active and non-active tooling.
• Discuss efficiency and best tooling pricing.
• Proofing incoming print plates and cutting dies.
• Coordinating tooling repairs with shop personnel.
• Assist with achieving and supporting corporate profitability objectives.
• Work with Customer Service and Production Department to ensure 100% accuracy on tooling requirements.
• Project development record keeping, file naming, and utilizing project management system.
• Maintain the highest standard of quality and excellence with all related design functions.
• Proactively develop innovative structural designs that are appealing, cost effective, easily set-up, and structurally sound.

As part of the Opus team, you’ll never be treated like just a number. We’re a family and we are honored by everyone who chooses to join us. In addition to delivering the best possible products to our customers, we strive to create the best possible work environment for our team. At Opus we invest in each other and in our communities.