The CAD Structural Designer develops new, innovative, appealing designs for packaging, direct mail and folding carton solutions. Also provides cost efficient estimating and production layouts along with coating blanket creation for the Production Team.
Essential Job Functions:
- Interact with Account Executives and customers to ascertain design needs and objectives
- Ideation/concept development for existing and new clients
- Prototype development
- Work collaboratively with Graphic Designers, Design Manager and Sales to develop customer programs
- Convey concepts with quick 3D sketches (fast and fluid) and CAD (Artios) 2D visualization
- Produce samples and mock ups using various techniques and skills such as cutting tables (Kongsberg Table)
- Responsible for project development record keeping, file naming/part numbering, utilizing project management system
- Use retail environment awareness and knowledge of specification and guidelines
- Communicate development path to Account Executives and customers as needed
- Participate in or lead project review meetings with Sales, Project management and other designers
- Ability to interpret USPS regulations
- Ability to read 2D/3D blueprints
Education
- High school diploma required. Two years of college in related field preferred. CAD experience required.
Specific skills:
- Strong skills in Microsoft Windows and Office
- Proficient in CAD software (Artios CAD)
- Working knowledge of the Adobe software suite is preferred
- Knowledge of raw materials, die-cutting production processes, finishing production processes, quality control, and costs
- Good verbal communication skills and ability to present ideas clearly to varied audiences
- Customer service focused
- Project management skills
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Work setting:
Experience:
- Folding Carton structural design: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person