Job Description

PACKAGING DESIGNER JOB DESCRIPTION

Salary: 80-105k

Location: Pennsauken, NJ (On-site M-F 8-5)

Mission of the Role (What you will be doing)

The Packaging Designer lays an essential role in designing displays, and packaging that protects and showcases customers’ products. From ideation to creation, the Packaging Designer works closely with salespeople, customer service and the customer to create innovative designs, and modify existing corrugated packaging using CAD and other technologies and their knowledge of structural design.

Key Duties & Accountabilities (Primary responsibilities & quantifiable measurements)

· Use CAD equipment and software to develop packaging designs

· Create and revise production drawings (detail and assembly drawings)

· Utilizes knowledge of various machines, mathematics, materials and other physical sciences to complete drawings

· Drafts detailed multi-view drawings of products

· Responsible for setting up, maintaining and organizing file system for designs

· Communicate with Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing and Manufacturing regarding new and revised prints

· Maintains database regarding design changes

· Process short order production runs

· Meet with both internal and external clients to discuss viability and paths forward on projects

Essential Functions (Essential/secondary functions that support the primary responsibilities)

· The ability to adhere to and abide by detailed procedures

· Maintain a clean and organized work environment

· Facilitate new item set up including tapoffs, proof approval etc.

· Excel in a fast paced ever changing work environment

· Maintain thorough customer records

Organizational Core Values (Behaviors and values that are essential to be successful in our environment)

· Customer service begins inside - We serve our colleagues with excellence so we can serve our customers with excellence

· Get it right the first time - We are reliable, thorough, practice active listening and pay attention to detail to ensure the best results

· Philosophy of velocity - Our responsiveness and speed to market give us the competitive edge

· Personalized Service - We go beyond what the customer expects, understand what they are going through, and anticipate their needs to make their interaction with us the best experience of their day

· Act like an owner - We are empowered to protect, cultivate and grow our business responsibly

· We can’t stop learning - We know our stuff, embrace change and relish feedback

Educational/Training Requirements/Experience (What your background should look like)

· Bachelor’s degree design or related field preferred

· Experience in corrugated packaging design or related field preferred

· Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator

· Understanding of marketing, production, product packaging

· Experience in computer-aided design

Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Ability Requirements

· A basic understanding of design principals and drafting techniques

· Knowledge of ISO 9001

· Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize tasks

· Demonstrated initiative in personal professional development

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

· Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally over the phone, and in person, at our own site and at customer or 3rd party sites

· Maintain regular and punctual attendance

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