Structural Packaging Designer - CAD/3D & Displays

York Container Company Midwest; Gilberts (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 is seeking a Structural Graphic Designer to design innovative, cost-effective corrugated packaging and displays. You will blend structural engineering with graphic design to meet customer and retailer requirements, collaborating with Sales, Production, and Customers for manufacturability and compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in corrugated packaging, expertise in ArtiosCAD (including 3D), Adobe Creative Suite, and strong communication across departments.

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.

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.
• Support production during new product launches, line trials, and manufacturing startups by troubleshooting structural or design-related issues and implementing corrective actions.

Skills

ArtiosCAD

ArtiosCAD 3D

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Dieline Development

CAD Design

Packaging Testing ISTA/TAPPI

Structural Packaging Design

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Packaging Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Engineering

Packaging Design background

Tools

ArtiosCAD

ArtiosCAD 3D

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

York Container Company Midwest is seeking a Structural Graphic Designer to design innovative, cost-effective corrugated packaging and displays. You will blend structural engineering with graphic design to meet customer and retailer requirements, collaborating with Sales, Production, and Customers for manufacturability and compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in corrugated packaging, expertise in ArtiosCAD (including 3D), Adobe Creative Suite, and strong communication across departments.