Designer

Package Craft, a TRG company and affiliate of Schwarz Partners is currently seeking a Designer to support our Bethel, NC facility! The Designer will develop conceptual and structural solutions for customers in various markets.

The Royal Group’s mission is to provide value-added solutions to the most demanding customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Monitor, maintain, & control work schedule and backlog (design requests, samples, conversions, small production orders).
• Use knowledge & expertise to work directly with customer and/or sales at conceptual phase.
• Accurately finalize one-up carton design specifications.
• Understand and perform or coordinate test procedures for validating packaging performance.
• Maintain stock sheet rack and control inventory.
• Cut prototype samples for customer review & any testing.
• Operate & maintain CAD table.
• Coordinate production tooling orders with Customer Service, Sales, and Production teams.
• Manage art for approvals with approved vendors.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Highschool Diploma / Five years’ experience in drafting or related field.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree / Five years’ experience in corrugated design.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Artios CAD / CAPE.
• Decent typing & strong communication skills. Clear writing & good grammar.
• Ability to connect 2D & 3D.
• Effective time management & project management skills.
• High level of mechanical knowledge for die cutting, production tooling, printing processes, & graphics layout.
• Proficiency with most standard industry software programs: Artios / Adobe / Microsoft office; preferred.
• Excellent time management skills & crisis management; preferred.
• Working knowledge of paperboard substrates.
• Working knowledge of corrugated carton structural design.
• Some knowledge of non-corrugated packing materials (foam, plastics, accessories, etc.).

AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER, PACKAGE CRAFT OFFERS:

• Year-round employment for job stability.
• Unlimited opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• Exceptional pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more!).
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented and employee-friendly environment.
• The Royal Group truly values our employees as our greatest asset and we strive to support both you and your family at work and in life.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.