Packaging Design - Senior Designer

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.

Job Responsibilities:

● 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 SolidWorks, 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:

● Advanced expert level software program experience: 
● SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, TOPS, Microsoft Office and KeyShot 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.

Work Experience:

● 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 SolidWorks, 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.

Education:

● 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.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.