Junior Industrial Designer

Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging. With over $3 billion in revenue, we grow 5x faster than the overall packaging industry.

Chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis.

Combine that with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth. Since 1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 5x faster than our industry!

Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking a Junior Industrial Designer for Studio
111 who will support the creation and development of packaging and product solutions that balance brand expression, consumer experience, and manufacturability. This role will work closely with Design Directors, Principals, and senior designers to translate ideas into clear, manufacturable design intent. A strong candidate will demonstrate curiosity, strong foundational skills, and a commitment to learning Studio processes and standards.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support concept development through research, sketching, CAD modeling, and visualization.
• Assist in preparing design presentations, prototypes, and technical drawings.
• Translate design direction into accurate CAD or illustrative outputs that communicate design intent.
• Contribute to project execution by maintaining organized files, meeting notes, and revision tracking.
• Participate in team critiques and Studio initiatives to build design and technical skills.
• Actively seek feedback, adapt to direction, and apply learning across projects.
• Model Berlin’s “Anything Is Possible” attitude and positively represent Studio One Eleven in all interactions.
• Fulfill employee portion of the Berlin Values.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• BS/BFA in Industrial Design, Product Design, or Packaging Engineering.
• Introductory experience in a corporate design department or design consultancy preferred.
• Strong design sketching and visualization ability.
• Working knowledge of Sketchbook Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Familiarity with Solid Works (or equivalent CAD) and Key Shot for modeling and rendering.
• Understanding of basic manufacturing processes and materials for rigid packaging.
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Working Environment:

• Design Studio, Corporate Headquarters currently located at 525 W. Monroe Street with plans to move to the Merchandise Mart in 2026.

IL Base Pay Range $60,000—$66,000 USD

Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
• 1 Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance including dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
• Vision insurance options
• Paid parental leave for up to 12-weeks
• Health club reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• 529 college savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
• Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
• Employee referral program
• Company sponsored life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance
• Company sponsored short- and long-term disability

At Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates’ skills but hire based on traits. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are thirsty for knowledge and enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion,…