Senior Structural Packaging Designer

YORK CONTAINER COMPANY MIDWEST; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance – PPO and HDHP plans

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

York Container Company Midwest in Elgin, IL is seeking a Structural Graphic Designer to design innovative corrugated packaging and displays. You will merge structural engineering with graphic design to meet customer, retailer, and manufacturing needs.

Collaborate with Sales, Production, and Customers to ensure designs are functional, manufacturable, and compliant. Travel for line trials and customer meetings may be required. This is a full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the corrugated packaging industry with demonstrated knowledge of structural packaging design, manufacturing processes, and retail packaging requirements.
• Proficiency with ArtiosCAD, ArtiosCAD 3D, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat), and related design software.
• Strong understanding of corrugated packaging materials, converting processes, and manufacturing techniques.
• Working knowledge of offset lithographic and flexographic printing processes.
• Knowledge of rotary and flatbed die-cutting equipment and tooling principles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with customers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, and retail-ready packaging solutions that meet customer specifications and manufacturing capabilities.
• Manage and prioritize multiple structural design projects while ensuring quality, accuracy, and on-time completion.
• Create structural layouts, CAD drawings, 3D renderings, prototypes, and production-ready files using industry-standard software.
• Collaborate with customers, Sales, Production, and Manufacturing teams to develop innovative packaging solutions that balance performance, aesthetics, and cost efficiency.
• Review project requirements to ensure compliance with customer specifications, retailer guidelines, and manufacturing standards.
• Coordinate and oversee outsourced digital printing projects as required.
• Review and, when necessary, perform package testing in accordance with TAPPI and ISTA testing standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ArtiosCAD

ArtiosCAD 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

York Container Company Midwest in Elgin, IL is seeking a Structural Graphic Designer to design innovative corrugated packaging and displays. You will merge structural engineering with graphic design to meet customer, retailer, and manufacturing needs.

Collaborate with Sales, Production, and Customers to ensure designs are functional, manufacturable, and compliant. Travel for line trials and customer meetings may be required. This is a full-time on-site role.