Packaging Design - Senior Designer

**Job Purpose:** Our Senior Packaging Designer will be responsible for supporting Veritiv’s custom packaging development as SME, collaborating with design leaders and global cross-functional partners from concept to completion. **Job Responsibilities:** ● Develop fully-engineered design-driven custom packaging solutions in support of the Veritiv Sales organization. ● Manage complex project schedules to prioritize workload and meet deadlines. ● Leverage SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, and other relevant software. ● Review/approve peer technical drawings, SOPs, and test reports. ● Develop and present highly technical presentations for internal and external communication. ● May work directly with external customers and engage with vendor partners to ensure program and project success. ● Engage in client-facing meetings. ● Support and guide fellow team through trainings and mentoring. ● Translate business strategies into technical initiatives. ● Support processes/procedures to communicate technical information and decisions. ● Stay current with industry technology advancements and market trends. **Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:** ● Advanced expert level software program experience:  ● SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, TOPS, Microsoft Office and KeyShot is a plus. ● Advanced expert knowledge of packaging material design for manufacturing/tooling: ● Corrugate, Fiberboard/Rigid Box, Molded Pulp, Plastics (Films, thermoforms, molded). ● Foam (Molded/fabricated), Wood, Metal, Labels/Adhesives, Printing (Litho/Offset, Flexo, Digital) . ● Advanced expert understanding of packaging qualification standards:  ● ISTA, TAPPI, ASTM and calculation of cushion curves and safety factors. ● Advanced expert understanding of:  ● Design principles, Retail & e-commence design, Packaging design, Retail display and fixture design, DFM (Design for Manufacturing), DOE (Design of Experiment), Industrial design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain in a globally sourced environment. ● Proven experience executing design initiatives to meet client brief. ● Strong presentation and communications skills. ● Positive, motivational and thought leadership. ● Detail oriented. ● Ability to build trust with the team and partners. **Work Experience:** ● 5-10 years of related job experience. ● Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment. ● Ability to work quickly and efficiently. ● Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required. ● Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised. ● Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives. ● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. ● Software program experience with SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, TOPS and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Pro). ● Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful). ● Strong planning and organization skills are required. **Education:** ● Bachelor's Degree Preferred **What We Offer** * Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc. * Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities. * Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions. * Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits. **About Veritiv** Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit [www.veritiv.com](http://www.veritiv.com/) and connect with the Company on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/veritiv/).