Structural Designer - Retail Displays & Fixtures

Presence-From-Innovation; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PFI InStore – Butler Division is seeking a Structural Designer to craft innovative, manufacturable in-store displays and fixtures. You will translate concepts into production-ready designs, develop 2D drawings and 3D CAD models, and collaborate with Engineering, Production, Sales, and Product Management to drive quality and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes balancing function, aesthetics, manufacturability, and customer requirements throughout development from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Structural Design, Engineering, Architecture, Packaging Design, or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in structural design, product design, packaging, retail displays, fixture design, or manufacturing.
• Proficiency with 2D drafting and 3D CAD software; SOLIDWORKS preferred.
• Familiarity with corrugated, plastics, wood, metal, CNC, die cutting, printing, fabrication, and related processes preferred.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong 3D visualization, spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to incorporate feedback.
• Customer-focused mindset with an understanding of quality, cost, manufacturability, and company capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural designs for retail displays, fixtures, merchandising systems, packaging, and other in-store solutions using materials such as corrugated, plastics, foam board, wood, metal, and printed substrates.
• Translate concepts, sketches, and customer requirements into detailed, production-ready designs.
• Create and modify 2D drawings, dielines, layouts, and 3D CAD models.
• Evaluate designs for structural integrity, functionality, material selection, manufacturability, assembly, shipping, installation, cost, and retail application.
• Develop prototypes and samples to test fit, form, function, durability, and assembly.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Sales, Product Management, and customers to resolve design challenges and improve manufacturability, quality, and cost.
• Participate in Product Development Meetings (PDMs) and design reviews.
• Design components that integrate with graphics, branding, hardware, lighting, shelving, and other merchandising elements.
• Maintain accurate project files, drawings, specifications, revisions, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing products, standardize components, reduce material usage, and increase efficiency.
• Support customer presentations through renderings, layouts, and other visual communication tools.
• Stay current with materials, manufacturing processes, retail trends, and structural design techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Structural design

CAD software

Adobe CC

Experience 2–4 yrs

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

2D drafting

3D CAD

Die lines

Job description

PFI InStore – Butler Division is seeking a Structural Designer to craft innovative, manufacturable in-store displays and fixtures. You will translate concepts into production-ready designs, develop 2D drawings and 3D CAD models, and collaborate with Engineering, Production, Sales, and Product Management to drive quality and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes balancing function, aesthetics, manufacturability, and customer requirements throughout development from concept to production.