Packaging Structural Design Engineer — Prototyping to Production

RR Donnelley & Sons; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a packaging design professional in Wisconsin to collaborate on creative structural design from analysis to production. You will craft visual solutions for packaging, advertising, and sales support, delivering prototypes, 3D drawings, and rendering assets.

The role requires a Bachelor degree with 3+ years of related experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Quark Express, Freehand, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with 3+ years of related work experience.
• Ability to analyze variables and solve moderately complex problems.
• Strong communication with internal/external customers.
• Proficiency with Windows/Mac and design software.

Responsibilities

• Assesses customer, sales, and project inputs to translate into creative structural design solutions.
• Obtains concept approval by presenting ideas to the team for critique.
• Designs and produces visual communications in packaging, product mock-ups, and technical drawings.
• Prepares finished digital art with color and high-resolution files.
• Manages and disseminates information and files through design to production and assembly.
• Coordinates with outside agencies, printers, and art services to complete projects.
• Implements enhancements to existing concepts or designs.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team interaction

Windows/Mac proficiency

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

AutoCAD

QuarkExpress

Freehand

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a packaging design professional in Wisconsin to collaborate on creative structural design from analysis to production. You will craft visual solutions for packaging, advertising, and sales support, delivering prototypes, 3D drawings, and rendering assets.

The role requires a Bachelor degree with 3+ years of related experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Quark Express, Freehand, Photoshop, and Illustrator.