Corrugated Packaging Designer

Immediate openings – Qualified candidates will be contacted within 24–48 hours

We are seeking a detail-oriented Corrugated Packaging Designer responsible for creating, developing, and refining structural packaging solutions that meet customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and industry standards. This role collaborates closely with sales, production, and customer service to deliver accurate layouts, samples, and specifications.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Design & Drafting

• Design corrugated packaging (RSC, FOL, die cuts, displays, inserts)
  

• Create 2D structural drawings using CAD (ArtiosCAD or equivalent)
  

• Modify designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability
  

• Develop samples for customer approval
  

• Coordinate artwork with tooling vendors and graphic teams
  

Material & Specification Expertise

• Select board grades (ECT, Mullen, flute profiles) for durability and cost efficiency
  

• Prepare detailed manufacturing specifications
  

Production & Tooling Support

• Ensure designs align with production equipment (flexo, die cutter, gluer)
  

• Troubleshoot design/fit issues during production
  

• Manage tooling inventory, repairs, and inspections
  

• Estimate tooling costs and rule requirements
  

Customer & Sales Collaboration

• Translate customer needs into packaging solutions
  

• Support presentations, demos, and technical discussions
  

• Provide prototypes and sample solutions
  

Documentation & Quality

• Maintain design records, revisions, and specifications
  

• Ensure compliance with quality and industry standards
  

• Experience designing corrugated packaging (RSC, FOL, die cuts, displays, inserts)
  

• Proficiency in ArtiosCAD, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software
  

• Strong knowledge of corrugated materials, flutes, board grades, and stacking strength
  

• Associate degree in Packaging, Engineering, Industrial Design, CAD Drafting, or related field
  

• 2+ years of corrugated packaging or manufacturing experience
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kongsberg or digital cutting tables
  

• Knowledge of flexographic printing
  

• Familiarity with TOPS or packaging performance standards
  

• Adobe Illustrator or graphic design knowledge
  

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being. Eligible employees have access to the following benefits:

• Dental Insurance
  

• Vision Insurance
  

• Term Life Insurance (including dependent coverage)
  

• Short-Term Disability Insurance
  

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  

Apex Global Workforce does not publish exact salary figures in our job announcements. However, to provide applicants with a general understanding of the earning potential for each role, we include a color-coded salary range indicator showing whether the position falls within a low, mid, or high compensation range.