Straive · 10 hours ago
Retail Packaging Expert – 2D/3D Design & AI-Driven Generation
Straive is a global leader in enterprise-grade data analytics and AI solutions, committed to empowering businesses across various industries with cutting-edge technology and expert insights. We are seeking a Retail Packaging Expert with deep hands-on experience in 2D and 3D packaging drawings and a strong understanding of AI-based design generation to bridge packaging engineering and design systems.
Responsibilities
Develop, review, and validate 2D dielines and 3D packaging models (folding cartons, corrugate, rigid, flexible)
Translate brand, product, and retail requirements into production-ready packaging designs
Ensure designs meet manufacturing, sustainability, cost, and logistics constraints
Collaborate with vendors, converters, and internal teams to resolve design feasibility issues
Leverage AI-driven tools and generative design systems to create, optimize, and iterate packaging concepts
Define rules, constraints, and input parameters for AI-based packaging generation (materials, dimensions, load, retail standards)
Partner with data science and product teams to train and refine AI models using packaging drawings, specs, and historical designs
Evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, compliance, and manufacturability
Ensure packaging designs align with retail shelf standards, merchandising requirements, and consumer experience
Optimize packaging for stackability, durability, unboxing, and visual appeal
Support design-to-consumer intelligence by incorporating feedback, performance data, and test results
Maintain structured packaging libraries, design standards, and reusable templates
Create clear technical documentation for drawings, specs, and AI workflows
Support governance and approval processes for packaging changes
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in retail/CPG packaging design or packaging engineering
Strong proficiency in 2D and 3D packaging drawings (e.g., dielines, CAD models)
Hands-on experience with tools such as ArtiosCAD, Esko, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar
Practical exposure to AI-based or generative design tools (packaging, industrial design, or adjacent domains)
Solid understanding of materials, print processes, and packaging manufacturing workflows
Ability to bridge design, engineering, and digital/AI teams
Preferred
Experience applying AI/ML to design automation, optimization, or recommendation systems
Knowledge of sustainable packaging frameworks and material optimization
Experience working with global retail brands or large-scale packaging programs
Familiarity with FMEA or design readiness assessments in packaging contexts
Company
Straive
Straive is a global provider of technology-driven content and data services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-08-20Acquired
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