Structural Packaging & POP Design Engineer

Packaging Corporation of America; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America in Miami Gardens, FL is seeking a Structural Packaging Designer to create and redesign packaging and POP displays, collaborating with customers and sales to secure new business.

The role requires a bachelor's in design/engineering or packaging and at least four years of packaging design experience, proficiency with CAD and the PCA design software, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. PCA offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in graphic design, structural design, art, engineering, or packaging required.
• Strong working knowledge of production methods, printing methods, materials, styles, and standard design forms and retail usage of packaging and POP displays required.
• Minimum of four (4) years' previous experience with packaging and point of purchase display creation and design.
• Strong working knowledge computer systems including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced design skills in the creation of packaging and POP displays for new and existing products per PCA standards.
• Evaluate customer needs and translate them into drawings, designs, and prototypes.
• Develop materials and production methods to meet customer requirements and utilize plant facilities efficiently.
• Create or secure samples for customer inspection, production orders, and division operations.
• Perform packaging testing, evaluate results, and advise relevant teams.
• Coordinate graphics, prototypes, and samples including vendor negotiations, die design, and testing.
• Provide training and support to junior designers.

Skills

CAD software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design / structural design / engineering / packaging

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America in Miami Gardens, FL is seeking a Structural Packaging Designer to create and redesign packaging and POP displays, collaborating with customers and sales to secure new business.

The role requires a bachelor's in design/engineering or packaging and at least four years of packaging design experience, proficiency with CAD and the PCA design software, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. PCA offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.