Structural Display and Packaging Designer

Gilson

OVERVIEW: As a Structural Display and Packaging Designer, you will play a pivotal role in creating visually appealing and functionally sound display structures. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, working on both temporary and semi-permanent displays, as well as packaging projects. If you are an Artios CAD user with experience in structural design, we want to hear from you.

SUPERVISOR: Position reports to the Director, Marketing & Design

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Structural Design:

Develop creative and practical structural design concepts for displays and packaging that align with brand, product and marketing objectives.
Utilize ESKO Artios CAD, ESKO Studio and the Adobe Creative Suite of products, to create detailed 2D and 3D renderings, prototypes, mock-ups for client presentations, and detailed production files.

Collaboration and Project Management:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including creative, sales, project management, and manufacturing.
Provide comprehensive technical specifications and assembly instructions for manufacturing and assembly.

Material Assessment and Quality Control:

Conduct material assessments to determine suitable materials and construction and assembly techniques.
Perform regular quality checks on display prototypes to ensure they meet structural requirements and design specifications.

Client Interaction and Innovation:

Work closely with clients to understand their retail environment and design displays and/or packaging programs that align with their goals.
Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate relevant elements into your designs.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in industrial design, product design, packaging design, or merchandising design or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural or packaging design, with a focus on display design.
ESKO Artios CAD user.
Proficiency in ESKO Studio, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), and other industry-standard design tools.
Strong understanding of design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes related to display and packaging design.
Knowledge of the printing and production process, including the use of dielines.
Familiarity with mixed substrates/materials such as corrugate, paperboard, card stock, foam core, styrene, and sintra.
Excellent visual and spatial awareness, with an eye for detail and aesthetics.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts clearly.

ADDITIONAL:

Graphic design and 3D design ability.
Proficiency in 3D software (e.g., 3D Studio Max, Maya, 4D Cinema), and ESKO Store Visualizer.
Comfortable juggling multiple deadlines and working well under pressure.
Portfolio demonstrating POP driven concepts using mixed materials.

POSITION: Full-time, 8am-5pm (Mon - Fri)

Resumes should be sent to HR@gilsongraphics.com.

Gilson
2000 Oak Industrial Dr. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505

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