Job Purpose:
Our Senior Packaging Designer will be responsible for supporting Veritiv’s custom packaging development as SME, collaborating with design leaders and global cross-functional partners from concept to completion.
Job Responsibilities:
● Develop fully-engineered design-driven custom packaging solutions in support of the Veritiv Sales organization.
● Manage complex project schedules to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
● Leverage SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, and other relevant software.
● Review/approve peer technical drawings, SOPs, and test reports.
● Develop and present highly technical presentations for internal and external communication.
● May work directly with external customers and engage with vendor partners to ensure program and project success.
● Engage in client-facing meetings.
● Support and guide fellow team through trainings and mentoring.
● Translate business strategies into technical initiatives.
● Support processes/procedures to communicate technical information and decisions.
● Stay current with industry technology advancements and market trends.
Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:
● Advanced expert level software program experience:
● SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, TOPS, Microsoft Office and KeyShot is a plus.
● Advanced expert knowledge of packaging material design for manufacturing/tooling:
● Corrugate, Fiberboard/Rigid Box, Molded Pulp, Plastics (Films, thermoforms, molded).
● Foam (Molded/fabricated), Wood, Metal, Labels/Adhesives, Printing (Litho/Offset, Flexo, Digital) .
● Advanced expert understanding of packaging qualification standards:
● ISTA, TAPPI, ASTM and calculation of cushion curves and safety factors.
● Advanced expert understanding of:
● Design principles, Retail & e-commence design, Packaging design, Retail display and fixture design, DFM (Design for Manufacturing), DOE (Design of Experiment), Industrial design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain in a globally sourced environment.
● Proven experience executing design initiatives to meet client brief.
● Strong presentation and communications skills.
● Positive, motivational and thought leadership.
● Detail oriented.
● Ability to build trust with the team and partners.
Work Experience:
● 5-10 years of related job experience.
● Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
● Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
● Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
● Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised.
● Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.
● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
● Software program experience with SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, TOPS and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Pro).
● Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).
● Strong planning and organization skills are required.
Education:
● Bachelor's Degree Preferred
What We Offer
- Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
- Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
- Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
- Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.
