Structural Designer

Structural Designer

Job Summary

We're looking fora Structural/Product Designer to design innovative,functional, and production-ready packaging solutions. This role bridges creativedesign, engineering, and manufacturing, translating concepts intowell-executed structures that are cost-efficient, durable, and visuallycompelling.

You'll work closelywith graphic designers, production, suppliers, and clients to ensure designsare not just beautiful-but buildable and scalable.

Job responsibilities

. Design and develop functional,production-ready packaging structures.

. Create accurate dielines and CADdrawings for prototyping and mass production.

. Build and refine mock-ups to test usability,durability, and manufacturability.

. Work closely with design department to ensureartwork integrates correctly with structural designs.

. Liaise with production, prepress, and suppliers toensure structural feasibility and smooth execution.

. Resolve structural or production-related issuesduring sampling or manufacturing

. Ensure designs meet requirements for protection,logistics, assembly, and user experience.

. Recommend appropriate materials based on function,cost, and sustainability considerations.

. Support client or internal presentations withclear explanations and physical samples.

Job Skills &Qualifications

Required:

. Proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, KaseMake or equivalent structuraldesign software.

. Strong understanding of packaging materials such as paperboard,corrugated, and rigid box constructions.

. Solid knowledge of printing, die-cutting, folding, and assembly processes

. Ability to prepare production-ready dielines with correcttolerances and specifications.

. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

. Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams

Preferred:

. Experience in retail, luxury, or experiential packaging design.

. Familiarity with sustainability practices, eco-materials, or valueengineering

. Understanding of printing techniques & colourmanagement.

. Basic understanding of graphic design and print production workflows.

. Experience working with printers, packaging manufacturers, or design agencies.