Graphic Packaging International, LLC
Creative Structural Designer
Atlanta, GA | $113K - $113K
Qualifications
- The ability to take professional quality photographs of samples for presentations is a priority
- 10+ years of experience in Carton Design disciplines or similar
- Detailed experience of packaging design, packaging machinery, carton converting operations, and carton testing for designated product line(s)
Responsibilities
- This person will understand and align business operations and design as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives
- As a member of our team, you are responsible for managing your time across various tasks including design meetings, ideation, programming, testing, sample cutting & assembly, file prep, photography and project completion
- Function as an effective global leader and focal point for design-related detail and general communication when leading a project
- Produce materials to support the communication process when required
- Our designers are trained in developing solutions that adhere to the standards of our design organization, GPI production plants, customers and the packaging industry
- Each designer must accurately finalize one-up carton design specifications prior to release to converting and machinery organizations
- Team members are responsible for accurately closing out projects and efficiently communicating completed work to team members, Sales and Design Management
- Possess the ability to be proactive in developing alternative designs for better form & function, on shelf appearance, sustainability, increased production efficiency, cost savings and/or margin improvement
- Designers must coordinate with our testing lab to review testing requirements and data reports when necessary
- In-depth interaction with customer representatives during the Package Design process
- Attend machinery check-out testing, or other design validation testing events, to assess, modify or approve carton designs as necessary for responsible product line
- Train & mentor less experienced designers in Carton Design disciplines and procedures
- Ability to develop proprietary solutions, in which invention disclosures/patents can be applied for, to build the GPI Innovation funnel for future growth
- Other duties as assigned
- Utilize and follow department / company templates to provide presentation slides that include high-quality photography, adherence to slide formatting and other relevant resource materials
- Proficient communication skills utilizing digital interfacing platforms
- Uploading of completed design specs into GPI Operations software
- Comply with project time tracking using time management software
- The foundation of the creative design team is rooted in teamwork, with members proactively communicating and coordinating on projects that require assistance
- Team members will assist each other in projects requiring tight turn times through plotter sample help, design help and review, deck building, etc
- Creating, maintaining and nurturing relationships with design managers, team members, customer, sales, customer service, manufacturing design and carton converting groups is required
- Designers must share knowledge across the organization by proactively communicating new developments
- General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so
- Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours
- Reading computer screen or other electronic devices
Benefits
- Salary Mid: $112 770,00
- 10,001+ employees
- Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Packaging & Containers, Industrial Machinery and Equipment, Printing and Related Support Activities, Paper Manufacturing, Printing, Packaging, Paper Products, Packaging and Containers
- Public Company
- Last round: Post IPO debt
- Last round: US$ 400.0M
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Company Specialties:
folding cartons, paperboard, packaging, packaging machinery, package design, recycled paperboard, foodservice, hot cups, cold cups, beverage packaging systems, innovation, sustainability, and microwave
Company information
We provide sustainable packaging solutions for hundreds of the world’s most recognized brands. You’ve probably purchased food, beverages or other consumer products sold in our cartons, trays, and cups. Our customer focus has made us one of the world’s largest manufacturers of paperboard, folding cartons, foodservice packaging, microwave cooking solutions and packaging machinery. Providing renewable, attractive, functional, nature-based packaging is how we make a world of difference!
