Structural Designer

Blower-Dempsay Corp.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

Pacific Western Container, a division of Blower-Dempsay Corp., in Orange County, seeks a Structural Designer to create corrugated packaging and POP displays. You’ll bridge creative design and manufacturing, producing 2D/3D concepts, die-lines, and production-ready files while optimizing for weight and cost.

The role requires 2–5 years in structural design, strong CAD skills (Esko ArtiosCAD) and proficiency in Illustrator, with collaboration across sales and production teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in structural design for corrugated packaging or POP displays.
• Proficiency with Esko ArtiosCAD and Adobe Illustrator.
• Knowledge of corrugated flute types and carton board grades.
• Ability to collaborate with sales and manufacturing teams.
• Creative problem solving for design challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design 2D/3D packaging and POP displays.
• Create die-lines and production-ready files.
• Prototype using CAD, digital printers, and sample tables.
• Ensure structural integrity while optimizing weight and cost.
• Collaborate with clients to capture brand and budget needs.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Esko ArtiosCAD

Adobe Illustrator

Kongsberg table

Zund table

3D rendering software

Job description

Description

About Us

Based in the heart of Orange County, Pacific Western Container, a division of Blower-Dempsay Corp., is a premier, family-owned for 54 years, manufacturer of custom corrugated packaging and high-impact retail displays. We pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and quality. We are looking for a talented Structural Designer to join our fast-paced design and engineering team to help bring our clients’ visions to life.

Role Overview

As a Structural Designer, you will conceptualize, design, and develop corrugated packaging solutions and retail displays. You will bridge the gap between creative design and manufacturing by producing functional, cost-effective, and eye-catching structural concepts that can withstand the rigors of transit and retail environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Concepting: Create innovative 2D and 3D designs for corrugated boxes, POP (Point of Purchase) displays, and retail packaging.
• Prototyping: Utilize CAD software, digital printers and sample-making tables to cut, fold, and assemble physical prototypes for client presentations and testing.
• Structural Integrity: Ensure all designs are structurally sound, optimizing for weight, material strength, and cost-efficiency.
• Die-line Creation: Develop accurate die-lines and production-ready mechanical files for our manufacturing and prepress teams.
• Client Collaboration: Work closely with the sales team and clients to understand their needs, budget, and brand requirements.

Print & Production Prep

Collaborate seamlessly with the graphic design and production teams to ensure structural designs align perfectly with artwork and printing processes.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 2-5 years of experience in structural design, specifically within the corrugated packaging, folding carton, or POP display industry.
• Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of CAD (Esko ArtiosCAD) software specialized for packaging. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator), Kongsberg or Zund tables, Topps or Cape and 3D rendering software is highly preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of corrugated flutes (B, C, E, and B/C along with various carton board grades), manufacturing limitations, and assembly processes.
• Problem Solving: A creative mindset coupled with the ability to troubleshoot logistical and physical design challenges.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to present designs to clients and collaborate with cross-functional manufacturing teams.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit in an office environment and operate a computer. Regularly required to sit, bend, walk, reach. At times, may be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Why Join Blower-Dempsay?

• Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience ($75,000 - $105,000 annually).
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance options and 401K.
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development within a well-established and expanding Southern California packaging leader.
• Innovative Culture: A hands-on, collaborative environment where your creative solutions are built and shipped to major retailers.