Senior Corrugated Packaging Designer — Drive Innovation

Delta Diversified, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Diversified, Inc. in the Greater Chicago Area seeks a Senior Structural Packaging Designer to own corrugated packaging concepts from concept through production. You’ll work with sales, customer service, and manufacturing leadership to deliver innovative, cost-efficient solutions using ArtiosCAD.

The role offers substantial autonomy, direct access to decision-makers, and opportunities to mentor a junior designer while expanding the company’s design capabilities and customer impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging or related field.
• Minimum 5 years corrugated packaging design experience.
• 10+ years corrugated packaging design experience preferred.
• Experience with customer-facing technical support and sales collaboration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design corrugated packaging solutions using ArtiosCAD.
• Develop production-ready packaging specifications and layouts.
• Design regular-slotted containers, die-cut packaging, displays, and specialty glued packaging.
• Create prototypes and customer samples.
• Collaborate with sales teams on packaging development initiatives and customer presentations.
• Work closely with plant leadership to optimize designs for manufacturing efficiency.
• Support troubleshooting related to packaging performance and automation systems.
• Assist customers with packaging improvements, operational efficiencies, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Participate in customer visits and technical packaging discussions.
• Maintain design standards, drawings, and sample documentation.
• Mentor and support less experienced design personnel.
• Stay current on emerging packaging technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

ArtiosCAD

Corrugated design

Die-cut packaging

Packaging automation

Manufacturing efficiency

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field

5+ years corrugated packaging design experience

10+ years corrugated packaging design experience preferred

Tools

ArtiosCAD

Job description

Delta Diversified, Inc. in the Greater Chicago Area seeks a Senior Structural Packaging Designer to own corrugated packaging concepts from concept through production. You’ll work with sales, customer service, and manufacturing leadership to deliver innovative, cost-efficient solutions using ArtiosCAD.

The role offers substantial autonomy, direct access to decision-makers, and opportunities to mentor a junior designer while expanding the company’s design capabilities and customer impact.