Velia Multi Services · 20 hours ago
Corrugated Packaging Designer
Baltimore County, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expVelia Multi Services is responsible for creating innovative corrugated packaging designs that align with customer needs and manufacturing capabilities. The Corrugated Packaging Designer will collaborate with various teams to develop accurate designs, manage tooling inventory, and ensure quality standards are met.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Design corrugated packaging for all in house manufactured items
Create 2D structural drawings using ArtiosCAD based on customer requirements and manufacturing limitations
Modify existing designs to improve performance, cost efficiency, or manufacturability
Develop samples for customer approval
Collaborate with tooling vendors, customers, and graphic designer to coordinate artwork for printing plates
Apply knowledge of corrugated materials (ECT, Mullen grades, fluting, board combinations) to ensure structural integrity and cost effectiveness
Determine correct board grade based on product protection, shipping requirements, and stacking strength
Prepare manufacturing specs for production
Work closely with the design, tooling, and production teams to ensure all designs are manufacturable on company equipment (flexos, die cutter, gluer)
Assist with troubleshooting design or fit issues during production
Track locations of active and back up tooling
Purge dies as needed
Manage tooling repairs by communicating any issues to our tooling vendors and coordinating pick ups and returns
Inspect incoming new and repaired tooling to ensure they are undamaged and meet our production needs
Obtain all associated tooling costs
Quantify the amount of rule for each cutting die based on the design to estimate a cost during quoting phase
Work with sales reps to understand customer needs and translate them into practical packaging solutions
Provide design input during customer visits, presentations, or technical reviews
Develop samples or prototypes for customer demonstrations
Utilize TOPs program to provide requested information to customers
Maintain organized records of all design files, revisions, print plates, and board specifications
Ensure all designs meet customer, industry, and internal quality standards
Follow revision control and change management procedures
Qualification
Required
Experience designing corrugated packaging (RSC, FOL, die cuts, displays, inserts)
Proficiency with CAD software such as ArtiosCAD, AutoCAD, or equivalent
Strong understanding of corrugated materials, flutes, board grades, stack strength, and packaging performance
Ability to read and create technical drawings and manufacturing blueprints
Strong math and spatial reasoning skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects
Customer service mindset
Associate degree in Packaging, Engineering, Industrial Design, CAD Drafting, or relevant field (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of experience in corrugated packaging or a related manufacturing environment preferred
Preferred
Experience with digital cutting tables (Kongsberg)
Knowledge of flexographic printing processes
Familiarity with TOPS or packaging performance standards
Graphic design knowledge (Adobe Illustrator) a plus
Company
Velia Multi Services
At Velia Multi Services, our mission is to elevate the hiring experience by connecting organizations with exceptional talent through a thoughtful, relationship, driven approach.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase