Structural/Graphic Designer

Position Purpose:

Support development and growth through innovation, efficiency, and creative packaging design.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:

• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times.
• Work with vendors on tooling, ink, and various design/production supplies.
• Check in and service tooling such as cutting dies and printing plates.
• Problem-solve with all departments to support efficient and safe manufacturing processes.
• Full-time role in an office/design department setting.

Structural Design

• Developing and designing structural solutions for corrugated packaging and displays.
• Workingwithcustomerserviceandproductionteamoncreatingandmaintainingschematicsvital to the workflow of manufacturing.
• Designing manufacturing and shipping corrugated samples for the sales team and customers.

Graphic Design

• Creating, adjusting, and preparing art files for a wide array of printing methods.
• Creating, adjusting, and maintaining design and production forms.
• Workwithotherdepartmentstocreateinnovativegraphicssolutions.

Sales and Marketing

• Assisting in the growth of business by developing relationships with customers, and working with sales to effectively use design graphics as a sales tool.
• Understanding marketing plans and assisting sales with growth opportunities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Workingwithvendorsontooling,ink,andvariousdesign/productionsupplies.
• Checking in and servicing tooling such as cutting dies and printing plates.
• Problem solving with all departments to support efficient and safe manufacturing processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Behavioral Strengths:

• Basicknowledgeof AdobeCreativeCloud(primaryAdobeIllustrator, Photoshop).
• Basic knowledge of CAD software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry is a plus.
• CAD table experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, trouble-shooting and creative abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from accredited university with an emphasis in graphic design and/or structural/packaging design.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Goodknowledgeandgraspongraphicdesignconcepts.
• Aptitudefor3Dvisualizationanddesign.
• Attention to detail with ability to rapidly change focus between tasks and projects.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Results-orientedandabletoworkbothindependentlyandwithinateamenvironment.
• Mathematically inclined

About BCI:

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.

BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.