What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Design Lead position at International Paper?

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Physical Location : Thorofare, NJ

The Job You Will Perform :

The Retail Display Structural Design Lead is responsible for overall development of award-winning, visually compelling packaging and point-of-purchase displays as well as redesign of items for optimized visual impact and retail sales performance.
The Structural Design Lead provides leadership regarding creative design and technical support to the Design, Sales, Project Management, and Production departments and facilities within our Retail Packaging & Display business as well as to International Paper clients, contractors, alliance partners and suppliers.
Provides creative direction in designing graphic and structural components of point-of-purchase displays and specialty packaging.
Establishes standards for design efficiency / throughput and tracks results. Ensures completion of design work “at the speed of retail.”
Provides creative input and leadership during development phase; translates ideas into creative merchandising solutions.
Develops and explains designs and concepts to customers, account managers, and design team.
Participates in or makes customer calls relative to design development and presentations.
Receives projects from Creative Design Manager, customer and / or sales team and communicates design concepts and requirements to team.
Formulate and communicate ideas for new and / or improved designs by analyzing customer needs and production feasibility.
Be knowledgeable of production machine capabilities in order to assist in the development of design specs.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring :

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Packaging, or Industrial Design or related field strongly preferred; excellent portfolio and a minimum of 10 years point-of-purchase design experience required.

Demonstrated understanding of the entire design process from concept, prototype, through production.

Knowledge of the packaging design, corrugated, or alternative materials and experience in point-of-purchase industry (display, retail packaging, consumer products).

Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to adequately explain unique designs and concepts to customers, account managers, and clients; ability to negotiate graphic and structural design concepts with clients.

Knowledge of Retailer guidelines, consumer product company product lines and display requirements.

Knowledge of flexographic, digital, or offset printing as well as manufacturing processes.

Knowledge of ISTA / Sample testing, criteria and requirements.

Thorough knowledge of Illustrator, PhotoShop, or other graphic design software; Artios / CAD applications; and strong PC skills; thorough knowledge of Form Z, Solid Works, Strata, or other 3-D modeling software required.

Excellent time management and organizational skills. Able to remain flexible and adapt to the situation and provide leadership. Must be team-oriented, organized, detailed, able to handle pressure / stress, and work overtime or irregular hours as needed to meet client needs.

Must be willing and able to work in a team environment where collaboration is required both departmentally and interdepartmentally. Interact with sales team, structural designers, project managers, art director, and / or the client to understand creative requirements and then translate the idea into creative merchandizing solutions.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

Structural Engineering

Customer Focus

Action Oriented

Functional / technical skills

Learning on the fly

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

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