Packaging Design - Senior Designer

## Packaging Design
- Senior Designer Apply locations:
Veritiv
- Aurora IL:
USA - MI
- Livonia time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R31699
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* 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.
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* Job Responsibilities:

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* ● 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 Solid Works, 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:

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* ● Advanced expert level software program experience:

● Solid Works, ArtiosCAD, TOPS, Microsoft Office and Key Shot 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.
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* Work Experience:

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* ● 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 Solid Works, 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.### ### ### ### ### ### ### ### ### ### ### ###
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* Education:

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* ● 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.
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