PACKAGING STRUCTURAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER for CORRUGATED BOX MFG

Ferguson Supply & Box Company - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Charlotte, NC

About the position

Launch Your PACKAGING STRUCTURAL DESIGN Career with FERGUSON BOX! Are you a creative, detail-oriented individual with a passion for packaging design? Do you bring positivity, energy, and a collaborative spirit to every project? If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic and innovative industry, we want you on our team! Since 1959, FERGUSON SUPPLY & BOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY has been a leader in the Southeast's corrugated packaging industry. Our devotion to customers and employees has fueled our growth and broadened our services. Operating from over 183,000 square feet of innovative manufacturing space in Charlotte, North Carolina, FERGUSON BOX offers top-tier machinery and unparalleled graphic and structural expertise. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional packaging solutions with our unwavering commitment to PACKAGING DONE RIGHT! We're looking for a talented PACKAGING / STRUCTURAL DESIGNER who is eager to innovate, create, and contribute to our success. Whether you're a recent college graduate or a seasoned professional, if you're ready to design, collaborate, and excel, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Create structural designs for corrugated packaging, ensuring that designs meet customer specifications, cost requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Develop prototypes of new designs, conduct tests for strength, durability, and functionality, and make necessary adjustments based on test results.
• Work closely with the sales team to understand customer needs and provide design solutions that enhance product presentation, protection, and marketability.
• Utilize design software to work graphic elements into structural packaging designs, ensuring that branding, artwork, and labeling meet customer specifications and enhance the overall appearance and marketability of the product.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met, and design quality standards are upheld.
• Evaluate and recommend cost-effective design solutions by optimizing material usage and manufacturing processes without compromising on quality or performance.
• Provide technical support and guidance to production teams during the manufacturing process to ensure design integrity and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
• Maintain accurate records of designs, including specifications, revisions, and testing results, and prepare detailed technical drawings for production.
• Stay current with industry trends, materials, and technologies in packaging design to continuously improve and innovate product offerings.

Requirements

• Degree in Packaging Science, Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Understanding of structural design, preferably in corrugated packaging or a related industry.
• Proficient with Esko ArtiosCAD, Esko Studio, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and SolidWorks.
• Capable of using Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on innovation and practical application in design.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Ability to use a tape measure and other measuring devices.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of design and documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated creativity and a keen eye for design aesthetics, combined with the technical ability to translate ideas into practical solutions.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Health savings account
• AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunities for advancement