Corrugated Packaging Designer

Baltimore, United States | Posted on 03/02/2026

Corrugated Packaging Designer – $61,000–$70,000 – Baltimore, MD (Onsite)

$61,000–$70,000 per year | Full-Time | Onsite | Limited Relocation Assistance | No Visa Sponsorship

We are conducting a confidential search for a Corrugated Packaging Designer to develop and refine structural packaging solutions within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for creating accurate structural layouts, samples, and production‑ready specifications that align with customer requirements and manufacturing capabilities.

This is an onsite role in the Baltimore, Maryland area.

• Design corrugated packaging including RSC, FOL, die cuts, displays, and inserts
• Create 2D structural drawings using Artios
  
  CAD or similar CAD software
• Modify designs to improve performance, cost efficiency, and manufacturability
• Develop structural samples for customer approval
• Coordinate with tooling vendors and graphics teams for print plate alignment

• Apply knowledge of corrugated materials including ECT, Mullen grades, fluting, and board combinations
• Determine proper board grade based on stacking strength and shipping requirements
• Prepare detailed manufacturing specifications for production

• Ensure designs are manufacturable on flexo, die cutter, and gluer equipment
• Assist with troubleshooting fit or production issues
• Manage tooling inventory, repairs, and cost estimation
• Inspect incoming tooling for compliance and damage
• Work with sales teams to translate customer needs into practical packaging solutions
• Support customer presentations and technical discussions
• Develop prototypes for demonstrations

• Maintain organized records of design files, revisions, print plates, and specifications
• Ensure compliance with industry and internal quality standards

• Associate degree in Packaging, Engineering, Industrial Design, CAD Drafting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 2–3 years of corrugated packaging design experience
• Proficiency with Artios
  
  CAD, AutoCAD, or equivalent CAD software
• Experience designing RSC, FOL, die cuts, displays, and inserts
• Strong understanding of corrugated materials, flutes, board grades, and packaging performance
• Ability to read and create technical drawings and blueprints
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects

• Experience with digital cutting tables (Kongsberg)
• Knowledge of flexographic printing processes
• Familiarity with TOPS or packaging performance standards
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid time off

• Office/design lab environment with periodic plant floor visits

• Occasional customer site visits

• Use of cutting tools, plotters, sample tables, and measuring equipment