Packaging Structural Design Lead - 3D Prototyping & Client Impact

RR Donnelley & Sons; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 118,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employer discounts

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a packaging design leader to guide the design staff, drive project prioritization, and ensure high-quality output for paper and non-paper packaging solutions. You will mentor teammates, interface with clients and sales, and oversee end-to-end design processes.

The role emphasizes collaboration across groups, delivering optimized packaging structures and compelling 3D renderings for client presentations. Strong ArtiosCAD and 3D skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year Degree, or related experience.
• 5+ years in Packaging structural design.
• Able to analyze complex problems and identify critical elements.
• Must communicate clearly and courteously with stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.
• Advanced knowledge of ArtiosCAD.
• SolidWorks / Rhino 3D experience a plus; Adobe CS and MS Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee platform design team output, assign work to optimize output and prioritize requests to ensure deliverables.
• Ensure consistent internal processes, workflows and specifications used by all designers; communicate changes and priorities.
• Represent design group while interfacing with clients, sales and other business platforms.
• Manage design projects through all stages of execution with cross-functional communication.
• Lead high-profile client projects and initiatives; ensure production-efficient designs meeting testing standards.
• Create 3D renderings and detailed assembly instructions; produce high-quality prototypes for presentations.

Skills

Packaging design

Project leadership

Client communication

3D design

ArtiosCAD

MS Office

Education

Two-year degree or related experience

Tools

ArtiosCAD

SolidWorks

Rhino 3D

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a packaging design leader to guide the design staff, drive project prioritization, and ensure high-quality output for paper and non-paper packaging solutions. You will mentor teammates, interface with clients and sales, and oversee end-to-end design processes.

The role emphasizes collaboration across groups, delivering optimized packaging structures and compelling 3D renderings for client presentations. Strong ArtiosCAD and 3D skills are essential.