Job Title: Innovative Corrugated Structural Designer

Reporting To: Creative Director

Date: October 2024

Location: Stone Staffordshire. 

Company Overview:
Swanline Group is a leader in sustainable packaging solutions, committed to delivering innovative and eco-friendly designs that align with current packaging advances. We serve clients from a diverse range of industries, including Point of sale, consumer goods, e-commerce, retail, and more. Our team is driven by creativity, design engineering excellence, and the desire exceed our clients’ expectations.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a forward-thinking and creative Corrugated Structural Designer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a designer with a passion for sustainable packaging and a keen eye for innovative solutions in corrugated materials. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and creativity to design cost-effective, functional, and visually appealing structures for a wide array of packaging requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Innovative Design: Develop and create innovative, functional, and sustainable corrugated packaging designs, incorporating the latest trends and technologies in packaging.
• Prototyping & Testing: Build prototypes using cutting-edge design software and machinery to test packaging concepts for structural integrity, durability, and compliance with industry standards.
• Material Selection: Understand and work with a wide range of corrugated materials to ensure optimal performance in terms of strength, cost, sustainability, and manufacturability.
• Client Collaboration: Engage with clients to understand their packaging needs, product specifications, and branding goals, translating these into creative and effective packaging solutions.
• Problem Solving: Examine and solve design challenges such as product protection, space optimization, and cost efficiency, while ensuring that the solution aligns with environmental and sustainability goals.
• CAD & Structural Modelling: Use software such as Artios CAD, to create 3D models and technical drawings for manufacturing and customer approval.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and production teams to ensure designs meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on trends in corrugated packaging, materials technology, and sustainability to continuously improve and evolve designs.
• Cost Efficiency: Optimize designs for manufacturing, ensuring that packaging is cost-effective while maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
• Sustainability Focus: Integrate eco-friendly and sustainable practices into every aspect of the design process, helping the company achieve its environmental objectives.

Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in corrugated packaging design, preferably in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Proficiency in design software such as ArtiosCAD,
• Strong knowledge of corrugated materials, structural engineering, and packaging manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including estimators, sales, and marketing.
• A proven track record of delivering innovative and functional packaging solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance creativity with functionality.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to convey design concepts to clients.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with rapid prototyping and digital printing technology.
• Familiarity with packaging machinery and production processes.
• A portfolio demonstrating innovative packaging designs, with a focus on corrugated materials.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a creative and innovative environment.
• The chance to lead projects with major global brands.
• A commitment to sustainability and innovation in packaging design.