Structural Designer - Packaging & Display

Pay: CA $60,000.00-CA $85,000.00 per year

Job description:

We are looking to add a Structural Designer to our team to support the development of retail displays, packaging, and in-store programs. In this role, you will design creative, structurally sound solutions that balance visual impact, manufacturability, ease of assembly, and sustainability.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to bring projects from concept through sampling and production, ensuring designs perform in real-world retail environments and meet operational requirements.

• Designing structural concepts for retail displays and packaging
• Translating creative direction into efficient, manufacturable structures
• Balancing strength, material usage, assembly, cost, and sustainability
• Supporting projects from initial concept through prototyping and production
• Creating 3D structural renderings and visualizations to support internal reviews, client approvals, and production alignment

• Structural design for retail displays and packaging
• Producing accurate structural renderings to communicate design intent, assembly, and material usage prior to sampling and production
• Dieline creation, refinement, and preparation for production
• Sample cutting and physical prototyping
• Product planograms and fit testing
• Die and tooling documentation and catalog management
• Creation and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support accurate costing, production planning, and manufacturing handoff
• Supporting production teams with clear, accurate design intent throughout the manufacturing process

• Structural design software (e.g. ArtiosCAD, Eng View, FormZ, or similar CAD-based tools)
• 3D design and visualization for packaging and display structures
• Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator required; others are an asset)
• CAD cutting tables and sample-making workflows
• Print, packaging, and/or display manufacturing processes
• Retail store specifications, constraints, and compliance requirements
• Experience across multiple tools is valued, and a willingness to learn new platforms and technologies is expected.

• A diploma or degree in Packaging Design, Structural Design, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of experience designing for retail, packaging, displays, or fulfillment environments
• Exposure to production environments and quality-driven workflows
• Experience working within structured processes (Total Quality Management experience is an asset)
• Strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills
• A customer-focused mindset with strong attention to detail

• Work well in a cross-functional, collaborative team environment
• Are comfortable adopting and learning new technologies and tools
• Take ownership and operate with a self-starter mindset
• Stay focused on execution and results, not just concepts
• Enjoy fast-paced environments with shifting priorities
• Can think creatively while staying grounded in real-world constraints
• Are accountable, adaptable, and comfortable pivoting when priorities change

If all of the above sounds like you, let's talk!

Promotional Print & Packaging is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we commit to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off