Industrial Packaging Designer

Creative Werks is seeking an Industrial Packaging Designer to join their Design R&D team. This role involves creating innovative packaging solutions for top CPG brands, supporting collaboration with cross-functional teams, and driving strategic innovation internally.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop conceptual packaging formats within the snacks and confections industry that fulfill a specific occasion and need for the consumer
• Create placeholder graphics utilizing client assets or new creations for outbound pitch opportunities primarily for tradeshows, conferences, prospect pitches, and/or in-house support
• Lead communication with packaging suppliers for primary and secondary packaging to obtain, file, and organize packaging quotes
• Help conduct market research at retail outlets collecting and scanning data to present to clients
• Assist with the preparation and organization of technical data and die lines
• Make revisions and suggestions to size, shape and arrangement of parts to create a feasible and cost-effective packaging solution
• Manage safety testing of creative werks' manufactured packaging
• Participate and/or lead packaging based brainstorming sessions internally and with clients
• Support Packaging Engineer with continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee management of mockups, prototypes and sale samples for internal teams and clients, along with in-house 3D printer for internal and external requests
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Packaging, Product Design or related discipline with 0-2 years of industry experience; 5+ years related industry experience in lieu of degree
• Experienced and knowledgeable in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator and Photoshop)
• Demonstrated use in 3D CAD software and rendering packages such as SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, Autodesk Fusion or Adobe Substance 3D
• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of the co-packing and manufacturing process to design cost effectively and strategically
• Fosters a self-starter approach, collaboration, curiosity, problem-solving and solutioning new challenges
• Attend all food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness)
• Participate in company GMP walks
• Enforce company rules regarding food safety and monitoring
• Operate standard office equipment
• Reach with hands and arms
• Lift up to 25 pounds

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• 401K and company match
• Hybrid work eligible after 90 days/onboarding complete (max 2 days per week)
• Paid Time Off
• On-site gym
• Audible Subscription
• Continuous learning and development opportunities

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