Structural POP Designer/Engineer

Job Description

Company Profile

As a leading designer and fabricator of go-to custom displays, PFI Instore works directly with leading retailers and brands like Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Red Bull, Anheuser Busch, and many other Fortune 100 companies spanning a broad range of industries to create shopping experiences seen every day. Our company must foster a creative and self-motivated atmosphere to be relevant in today’s retail world and is looking for energetic and industrious people to help us build on our decades of success.

Duties & Responsibilities:

As a Structural POP Designer/Engineer, you will play a crucial role in collaborating with Sales Representatives and customers to develop innovative and effective packaging solutions. Your expertise in conceptualizing, designing, and managing structural projects will contribute to the successful realization of client objectives. You will work with various materials, create prototypes, and ensure the quality and timely delivery of designs. Your exceptional communication skills will facilitate interactions with clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with Sales Representatives and clients to devise creative packaging solutions.
2. Interact with customers to understand packaging design and display requirements.
3. Provide conceptual structural designs aligned with client objectives.
4. Utilize mixed medium materials to develop effective packaging solutions.
5. Execute both routine and complex structural design projects within tight deadlines.
6. Prepare structural design files for prototype, mock-up, and production phases.
7. Maintain accurate project records in adherence to company policies.
8. Ensure compliance with creative quality control procedures.
9. Promptly communicate and integrate direct customer feedback.
10. Provide design counsel to Sales Representatives and customers.
11. Proactively suggest creative solutions to meet design needs.
12. Efficiently manage time and tasks to meet project timelines.
13. Fulfill additional assignments as directed by your supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or related field.
2. Background in corrugated design.
3. Proficiency in Arden Software - Impact CAD, Esko - Artios CAD, or similar software.
4. Proficient in Adobe Suite of Software products.
5. Positive and enthusiastic attitude with a strong work ethic.
6. Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
7. Effective and assertive communication skills.
8. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
9. Strong project management skills.
10. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume, portfolio showcasing relevant design work, and a cover letter outlining their experience and interest in the role. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

PFI Instore offers health, dental and vision, term life, short/long term disability, 401k, accident, cancer care and hospital indemnity. Every employee is eligible for insurance on the first Monday of the following month.

PFI Instore is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary commensurate with work experience.