Structural/Graphic Designer

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI); Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is seeking a designer to develop structural solutions for corrugated packaging and displays, collaborating closely with sales, customer service, and production teams.

The role involves creating and maintaining schematics, preparing art files for printing, and delivering innovative graphics solutions while applying 3D visualization skills and design concepts. A degree in graphic/packaging design is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in graphic design and/or packaging design.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of graphic design concepts.
• Aptitude for 3D visualization and design.
• Attention to detail with ability to rapidly change focus between tasks and projects.
• Results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, ArtiosCAD, AutoCAD, 3d modeling software and Illustrator.
• CAD table experience.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times.
• Work with vendors on tooling, ink, and various design/production supplies.
• Check in and service tooling such as cutting dies and printing plates.
• Problem-solve with all departments to support efficient and safe manufacturing processes.
• Full-time role in an office/design department setting.
• Develop and design structural solutions for corrugated packaging and displays.
• Work with customer service and production team to create and maintain schematics vital to workflow.
• Design manufacturing and ship corrugated samples for the sales team and customers.
• Create, adjust and prepare art files for a wide array of printing methods.
• Create, adjust and maintain design and production forms.
• Work with other departments to create innovative graphics solutions.
• Assist in the growth of the business by developing relationships with customers and working with sales to effectively use design graphics as a sales tool.
• Understand marketing plans and assist sales with growth opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical/problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Independent and team work

Graphic design concepts

Education

Graphic design/packaging design degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

ArtiosCAD

AutoCAD

3D modeling software

Illustrator

CAD table experience

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:

• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times.
• Work with vendors on tooling, ink, and various design/production supplies.
• Check in and service tooling such as cutting dies and printing plates.
• Problem-solve with all departments to support efficient and safe manufacturing processes.
• Full-time role in an office/design department setting.

Structural Design

• Develop and design structural solutions for corrugated packaging and displays.
• Work with customer service and production team to create and maintain schematics vital to the workflow of manufacturing.
• Design manufacturing and ship corrugated samples for the sales team and customers.

Graphic Design

• Create, adjust and prepare art files for a wide array of printing methods.
• Create, adjust and maintain design and production forms.
• Work with other departments to create innovative graphics solutions.

Sales And Marketing

• Assist in the growth of the business by developing relationships with customers and working with sales to effectively use design graphics as a sales tool.
• Understand marketing plans and assisting sales with growth opportunities.

Skill Set

• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, trouble-shooting and creative abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications Desired

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from accredited university with an emphasis in graphic design and/or structural/packaging design.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge and grasp on graphic design concepts.
• Aptitude for 3D visualization and design.
• Attention to detail with ability to rapidly change focus between tasks and projects.
• Results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, ArtiosCAD, AutoCAD, 3d modeling software and Illustrator.
• CAD table experience.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee - owned company with ten corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in eight Southern and Midwestern states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions. BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays.