Pratt Industries · 2 months ago
Packaging Designer
Bessemer, AL, 35022, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPratt Industries is a leader in the packaging industry, seeking a Packaging Designer to create structural and graphic packaging ideas. The role involves collaborating with sales representatives to develop designs and manage projects, particularly in the Automobile segment, while ensuring all designs meet customer needs and production feasibility.
ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Discuss packaging or display projects with our sales representatives, create and execute designs using Artios CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D renderings programs all dependent on each project-required needs
Knowledge of and comfort using Windows/MAC software for all design programs
Make samples on Kongsberg CAD table or cut samples by hand
Produce packaging prototypes
Formulate and communicate ideas for new artwork/structure analyzing customer needs and production feasibility
Manage projects for the Automobile segment to include but not limited to:
Creative designs to meet the end customer needs
Be the primary point of contact as it relates to projects and designs from development, to costing, to production for the segment
Interface with other departments concerning the development, design, manufacturing and assembly of our packaging offering
Interface with Segment Lead Designer to develop the needed skills to become self-sufficient in the creation to implementation of all projects for the segment
Have knowledge of various printing equipment and printing processes
Assist tooling coordinator (or Purchasing Manager) to ensure tooling is ordered properly and master print card/CAD specs are provided in a timely fashion
Handle various art-related projects for inter company management
Record keeping and filing of specifications
Meet time schedules on projects with possible overtime involved
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping
Additional duties may be assigned by Sales Manager
Qualification
Required
Responsible for creating structural and graphic packaging ideas to assist Sales Representatives in sales promotions
Discuss packaging or display projects with our sales representatives, create and execute designs using Artios CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D renderings programs all dependent on each project-required needs
Knowledge of and comfort using Windows/MAC software for all design programs
Make samples on Kongsberg CAD table or cut samples by hand
Produce packaging prototypes
Formulate and communicate ideas for new artwork/structure analyzing customer needs and production feasibility
Manage projects for the Automobile segment to include but not limited to: Creative designs to meet the end customer needs
Be the primary point of contact as it relates to projects and designs from development, to costing, to production for the segment
Interface with other departments concerning the development, design, manufacturing and assembly of our packaging offering
Interface with Segment Lead Designer to develop the needed skills to become self-sufficient in the creation to implementation of all projects for the segment
Have knowledge of various printing equipment and printing processes
Assist tooling coordinator (or Purchasing Manager) to ensure tooling is ordered properly and master print card/CAD specs are provided in a timely fashion
Handle various art-related projects for inter company management
Record keeping and filing of specifications
Meet time schedules on projects with possible overtime involved
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping
Additional duties may be assigned by Sales Manager
College education or heavy college coursework in the field of computers, CAD, graphics, and drafting, or applicable work experience
Good communicator with customers and sales staff
Knowledge of Artios CAD, Kongsberg CAD Table, or similar tools
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Programs, Studio or similar programs
Experience with Windows, MAC and Microsoft Office programs
Drafting education or experience
Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate
Able to apply concepts of high school math
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form
Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations
The individual must have a working knowledge of the following: Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation
Product layouts and production specifications
Product quality specifications
Quality standards
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear
The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The employee is occasionally required to sit
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
Lift and move corrugated sheets as necessary
Lift and move cutting and printing dies as necessary
Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity
Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual
Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and their superior
Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding their behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication
Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas
Company
Pratt Industries
Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper company.
Founded in 1985
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Philip Elder
Manufacturing Executive
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