Senior Product Designer – Packaging Background

ABR Employment Services; Fitchburg (WI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging industry is seeking a Senior Product Designer in Fitchburg, WI. This full-time, onsite role emphasizes creativity and innovation in packaging solutions, offering a chance to influence major consumer brands. The ideal candidate will lead design efforts, collaborate with various teams, and ensure alignment with sustainability goals. Join a modern Design Center equipped with advanced tools and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with a Bachelor's or 10+ years with an Associate degree in relevant fields.
• Proficiency in CAD software and strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of innovative packaging designs.
• Collaborate with teams from concept through production.
• Ensure packaging supports sustainability goals.

Skills

Project Management

Effective Communication

Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s in Packaging

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

2D/3D CAD Software

Adobe Suite

MS Office

Job description

Senior Product Designer – Packaging Background

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Job Details

Position: Senior Product Designer – Full-Time, Onsite | Fitchburg, WI

Type: Direct Hire | Salary: $78,000 – $85,000/year

About the Role

Are you a creative and technically driven designer ready to shape the future of packaging? ABR Employment Services is hiring a Senior Product Designer on behalf of our client in Fitchburg, WI. This full-time, onsite position offers the opportunity to lead product design efforts in a cutting-edge environment emphasizing sustainability and innovation.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

Join a company at the forefront of the packaging industry—where creativity is nurtured, collaboration is valued, and your ideas influence major consumer brands. Work in a modern Design Center with 3D modeling tools, prototype labs, and the latest CAD software, helping bring sustainable and functional packaging solutions to life.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of innovative packaging and product designs aligning with client needs and brand objectives.
• Collaborate with customers, account managers, and internal teams from concept through production.
• Utilize thermoforming, injection molding, blow molding, and paperboard technologies in your designs.
• Present concepts to stakeholders, guiding projects from prototype to launch.
• Ensure packaging supports sustainability goals and environmental initiatives.
• Conduct patent searches and contribute to IP protection strategies.
• Support production teams during new product implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience OR Associate degree with 10+ years of experience in plastics, packaging, or manufacturing.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software; familiarity with Adobe Suite and MS Office.
• Deep understanding of packaging technologies and materials.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple initiatives.
• Effective communication skills, especially in customer-facing roles.
• Passion for innovation and environmentally conscious design.

Tools & Environment

• Onsite Design Center equipped with 3D printers, CAD platforms, Adobe tools, and prototype materials.
• Office and hands-on lab environment to see ideas come to life.
• Work directly with materials and samples to refine product solutions.

ABR Employment Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veterans' status.