Senior Packaging Designer at Veritiv Corporation Ogden, UT

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.

• 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, Artios
  
  CAD, and other relevant software.
• Review and 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 and procedures to communicate technical information and decisions.
• Stay current with industry technology advancements and market trends.

• Advanced expert level software program experience:
  Solid Works, Artios
  
  CAD, 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‑commerce design, packaging design, retail display and fixture design, DFM, DOE, industrial design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain in a globally sourced environment.
• Haz‑Mat awareness/experience strongly preferred.
• Full‑time on‑site role, including being on site at customer as needed.
• Strong presentation and communications skills.
• Positive, motivational and thought leadership.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to build trust with the team and partners.

• 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 required.
• Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised.
• Experience interpreting strategy and policy to set and deliver objectives.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Software program experience with Solid Works, Artios
  
  CAD, TOPS, and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Pro).
• Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous, and helpful).
• Strong planning and organization skills required.

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

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, 401(k), paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. EEO Policy US | EEO Policy Mexico. This description does not attempt to define the job’s essential functions as defined by applicable disabilities law.