Packaging Designer I

Graphic Packaging Holding; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 42,210 - 63,210; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging Holding seeks a Structural Designer I in Atlanta, GA, to develop carton structures and production‑ready drawings. You will use ArtiosCAD to create conceptual and production drawings, ensuring compliance with standards and customer specifications.

You’ll coordinate with design, sales, manufacturing, and tooling teams, driving continuous improvement and tooling efficiency. A strong foundation in geometry, drafting, and MS Office is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred in industrial design, packaging engineering/science, or related field.
• Experience with carton structure design and paperboard substrates is highly valued.
• Strong 2D/3D design capabilities and mechanical aptitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage design requests, back‑log and project timelines.
• Develop production‑ready one‑up carton drawings using ArtiosCAD and adhere to standards.
• Create conceptual designs, prototype samples, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams.
• Document designs, maintain design standards, and seek cost savings opportunities.
• Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and tooling to meet customer specs.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Initiative

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree in industrial design or packaging

Tools

ArtiosCAD

SAP

Job description

MISSION / SUMMARY

The mission of the Innovation and Design (I&D) organization is to bring forth new packaging solutions through creative structural and manufacturing design, working collaboratively with customer service, sales, internal graphic designers, machinery and systems engineers, business development team members, market and product managers, manufacturing and quality assurance personnel, key supplier partners and ultimately interfacing with customers to understand their unmet needs, consumer unmet needs, and marketing objectives. The Structural Design team, within Innovation and Design, is responsible for the development of, and modification to, both new and existing paperboard carton structure designs. The primary output of the Structural Design team is comprehensive, production-ready one‑up drawings, which are ultimately used to design, specify, and procure production tooling for manufacturing of finished paperboard cartons. The secondary output are conceptual one‑up drawings that meet and exceed the requirements of the end customer.

Location: Atlanta, GA, US.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively monitor, maintain, and control work schedule and back‑log (design requests, plotter sample requests, conversion request, etc.)
• Full understanding and utilization of the Artios CAD system to execute carton design tasks to required customer and plant specifications (conceptual designs and production ready).
• Fully apply all GPI Design standards and customer and plant specification formats during the carton design process for the responsible product line.
• Accurately finalize one‑up carton design specifications prior to release for converting and machinery organizations.
• Develop proactive alternative designs for better form & function, on‑shelf appearance, sustainability, increased production efficiency, cost savings and/or margin improvement.
• Use 2D and 3D conceptualization techniques.
• Cut qualifying and prototype samples for customer and testing.
• Coordinate with other designers working on projects.
• Complete carton design projects while fully coordinating with customer, sales, customer service, manufacturing design, and carton converting groups as required.
• Identify and help develop continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive the development and modification of CAD design standards, tools, processes and training materials.
• Assist in development and application of design‑related documentation, process detail, specifications, and intellectual property protection processes.
• Actively participate in, and contribute to, local culture development ideas, initiatives, and activities.
• Search out cost‑saving initiatives.
• Actively participate in employee certification and re‑certification activities (must be certified in ArtiosCAD, Plotter Room and Structural Design I).
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Dynamic, flexible, and personable team player.
• Effective time management and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and meet short deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to work independently while supporting team goals and objectives.
• Ability to apply initiative and exercise good judgment when making timely decisions based on data, facts, and experience.
• Technical and analytical skills.
• Strong visual (2D and 3D) skills, communications, conceptual skills, attention to detail, design sensitivity, and mechanical aptitude.
• Highly detail‑oriented and focused.
• High geometry and algebra math skills.
• Willingness to learn and to be trained.
• Solid computer skills; high proficiency with MS‑Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• High School Diploma or GED.

Highly Preferred

• College degree in industrial design, packaging engineering/science or other related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• High-level of mechanical knowledge and aptitude for die cutting, production tooling design, finishing processes, and graphics layout.
• Prior demonstrated experience (1–3 years) with folding paperboard carton structure design.
• Working knowledge of paperboard substrates, carton structural design, tooling design, and filling line machinery.
• Prior experience with ArtiosCAD and SAP.
• Any level of LEAN / Six Sigma education and experience.

POSITION SCOPE

We have an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated self‑starter for the position of Structural Designer I. The ideal candidate will have solid working knowledge of paperboard substrates, carton structure design, and paperboard converting processes. This position requires hands‑on structural design process execution (existing carton structure reverse‑engineering activities, conceptual and production‑ready one‑up drawing development, plotter sample generation, etc.) in a team‑based environment. The role involves effectively and efficiently meeting internal and external customer needs, expectations, and requirements; as well as confronting complex processes and technical challenges requiring direct involvement, understanding, and support to reach resolution.

COMPETENCIES

• Integrity and Trust (Core GPI Competency)
• Action Oriented (Core GPI Competency)
• Priority Setting
• Learning on the fly
• Creativity
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Decision Quality
• Organizing
• Composure

SALARY INFORMATION

Salary Min: $42,210.00 Salary Mid: $52,710.00 Salary Max: $63,210.00