Structural Graphic Designer

Job Title: Structural Graphic Designer

Job Reports To: Director of Sales

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Salary: $85,000-$105,000

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance – PPO and HDHP plans available
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays

Core Purpose: Always Meet Customers’ Expectations

Core Values:

• Exceptional Customer Experiences... always
• Work as One Team
• Our people are our Family
• Your word is your Bond
• Think and act as an Owner
• Environmental Leadership

Job Summary:

The Structural Graphic Designer is responsible for designing innovative, cost-effective structural packaging and custom display solutions for the corrugated packaging industry. This role combines structural engineering principles with graphic design expertise to develop packaging that meets customer, retailer, and manufacturing requirements. The Structural Graphic Designer collaborates closely with Sales, Production, Manufacturing, and Customers to ensure designs are functional, visually appealing, manufacturable, and compliant with industry standards. The position also provides technical guidance, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and assists in resolving design and production challenges.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.
• Travel to customer facilities to conduct production line trials, assist with package implementation, and resolve packaging performance concerns.
• Investigate design-related production issues and develop preventive solutions to minimize recurring problems.
• Assist in training and mentoring design personnel on structural design standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support employee performance evaluations and professional development activities as requested.
• Participate in customer meetings, presentations, and packaging demonstrations alongside the Sales team.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, design specifications, testing records, and revision history.
• Stay current with packaging trends, materials, printing technologies, sustainability initiatives, and retail packaging requirements.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment while following all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Other Functions & Employee Expectations

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the employee is expected to support overall operational effectiveness and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.

• Support continuous improvement efforts by following best practices and providing feedback to enhance processes and efficiency
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment that encourages learning, skill development, and overall team success
• Assist in training, mentoring, and onboarding new and existing employees by effectively communicating and demonstrating company processes, procedures, and best practices
• Demonstrate the ability to define problems, gather and analyze data from multiple sources, and draw sound, actionable conclusions
• Effectively manage multiple tasks, priorities, and changing situations in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Exercise honesty, integrity, and respect in all interactions with clients, co-workers, and leadership
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and contribute to a productive and respectful workplace
• Communicate clearly and professionally across all levels of the organization
• Perform all work with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability
• Maintain reliable attendance and report to work as scheduled and directed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Demonstrate initiative in learning new skills, systems, and processes
• Support team members and assist others as needed to achieve operational and business objectives