POSITION SUMMARY
The Sr. Creative Design Engineer must be able to provide innovative packaging solutions in a timely manner to RR Donnelley’s packaging customers. Develop from initial concept phase, cost-effective and creative retail and E-commerce packaging, point of purchase displays, marketing kits, as well as providing input on existing packaging to improve overall consumer experience.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop creative design solutions for folding carton, corrugated, and rigid board packaging materials. Thermoform/molded packaging experience a plus.
- Manage design projects and maintain effective communication as subject matter expert to sales, customer service, and structural design Teams.
- Quickly and effectively communicate packaging concepts to the standard set by management team for initial customer presentations. This includes hand sketches, photo-realistic outputs from CAD systems, as well as exploded-view schematics and detailed assembly instructions.
- Create artwork and digital print ready files for packaging prototypes.
- Working with the Structural team, ensure all proposed designs are based on realistic manufacturing and cost targets
- Be able to interpret concrete and abstract direction from customers, sales and management to develop a solution that exceeds customer expectations.
- Effectively communicate reasoning behind design decisions.
- Maintain clear organization of large ongoing projects involving a multitude of components and revisions.
- Act as the design group liaison to corporate marketing.
- Remain up to date on new packaging trends, materials, and technology.
RRD IS AN EEO/AA INCLUDING VETS AND DISABLED EMPLOYER
Required Skills
- Bachelors and/or advanced degree in packaging engineering, industrial design, or related field.
- 10+ years experience in the design of packaging and point of purchase displays for consumer electronics, retail, consumer products and/or pharmaceutical markets.
- Must understand the entire design process from concept, prototype, testing, and production.
- Demonstrated experience in developing innovative solutions for paper-based packaging. Experience working in product design and non-paper packaging a significant benefit.
- Advanced knowledge of Photorealistic Rendering software required. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft products preferred. Solidworks experience a significant plus.
- Knowledge of packaging testing procedures- ISTA, TAPPI, ASTM.
- Experience with China manufacturing a significant plus
- Occasional Travel may be required.
Required Experience