Packaging Structural Design Specialist

Packaging Structural Design Specialist

Hybrid | Milton, ON Job ID 10578

Company Description

This leading North American print and merchandising organization provides total end-to-end solutions for top brands and retailers. Producing and managing everything from in-store signage and fixtures to packaging and display programs. Powered by an online portal, their on-demand services span from 3D rendering to complete fulfillment. They pair this versatility with a strict commitment to eco-friendly workflows and advanced on-site digital, screen, and UV offset print technology.

Compensation

• $75,000+
• Health and Dental Benefits
• Pension

Position Description

This position focuses on the structural design of custom brand environments and specialized physical installations. You will develop creative concepts into functional, manufacture-ready reality. Specific responsibilities include engineering custom architectural components, modular event structures, specialty fixtures, and architectural lighting elements.

The ideal candidate balances strong aesthetic sensibilities with rigorous technical expertise to deliver beautiful, functional products. You must be comfortable adapting to evolving client specifications and managing the entire product lifecycle—from initial concept and material sourcing through manufacturing, logistics, and final on-site installation.

• Technical Documentation: Generate detailed production drawings
• Value Engineering: Optimize client-submitted designs to enhance aesthetics, reduce production expenses, and streamline fabrication efficiency without sacrificing design intent or user experience
• Design Optimization: Refine structural concepts to align precisely with specific manufacturing capabilities and material constraints
• R&D and Innovation: Conduct ongoing research into emerging material technologies, design trends, and advanced fabrication methodologies
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Consult and present design solutions to commercial account teams, creative staff, and the manufacturing floor
• Conceptual Modeling: Develop initial concept models and spatial layouts using industry-standard digital prototyping tools
• Feasibility Analysis: Evaluate project concepts for financial viability, practical execution, and functional usability
• Continuous Improvement: Help optimize internal workflows to shorten product development lifecycles and increase operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Technical Design: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; SketchUp
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of display/signage materials, finishes, and manufacturing. Large-format digital print or acrylic/corrugate experience is a plus.
• Core Competencies: Strong leadership, problem-solving, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Execution: Proven ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and multitask independently or within teams in fast-paced settings.