Packaging Designer - Corrugated Packaging Innovator

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

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.