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Structure & Design Specialist – Folding Carton / Packaging

Accurate Paper Box
Knoxville, USA
Full-time
Senior · 5+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 6 days ago
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  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Design and engineer folding carton structures using ArtiosCAD and related design software
  • Create, modify, and manage dielines to meet customer requirements and ensure production feasibility
  • Collaborate closely with Sales and Customer Service to understand project goals, budgets, and technical constraints
  • Lead sample creation and mock-up development using cutting table (e.g., ZUND) for customer presentations and approvals
  • Work with Prepress to ensure clean transitions from structural layout to press-ready files
  • Proactively assess manufacturability and recommend substrate or finishing alternatives as needed
  • Attend customer meetings (onsite and virtual) to review structure performance, provide recommendations, and help close business
  • Maintain organized records of design iterations, customer specs, and final approved files
  • Stay current on packaging trends, material innovations, and sustainability practices
  • Support Quality, Operations, and Sales teams in cost-reduction initiatives through smart design
  • Act as a thought leader and collaborative partner in internal design and innovation efforts
  • Promote a customer-first attitude across teams by developing purposeful and production-smart design solutions
  • Participate in project kickoff meetings and bring a solutions-driven mindset to every phase of design
  • Mentor junior designers or interns as needed to help foster technical growth within the department
  • Technical & Structural Thinking: Deep understanding of board grades, folding mechanics, die-cutting, gluing, and press constraints
  • Creative Problem Solving: Ability to balance visual branding needs with efficient design for production
  • Attention to Detail: Precision in dieline layout, measurement, and fit; ability to preempt issues before production
  • Communication: Translate complex design concepts into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders
  • Time Management: Prioritize multiple design projects to meet fast-paced customer deadlines
  • Decision-Making: Make timely decisions based on both creative instincts and production know-how
  • Software Skills: ArtiosCAD (required), Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook), familiarity with ERP/MIS integration
  • Required: 5+ years of structural design experience specifically in folding carton or related packaging
  • Preferred: Experience collaborating directly with customers and production for custom packaging solutions
  • Preferred: Familiarity with ZUND or similar sample table systems
  • Required: Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science, Industrial Design, Structural Design, or a related discipline from an accredited university
  • Competitive Salary

• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities

  • 401K
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Career Advancement Opportunities

  • Supportive team environment with a focus on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement

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