Structural Corrugated Designer

Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big   plans for the future   ― and your career. We power our employees’ potential and strive to create   opportunity   and security for every member of the team. If   you’re   ready for something bigger ― more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth ― we should talk.   We’re   passionate about our   work,   we believe there is always a better way, and   we’re   looking for people like you.  Ready to reach your potential?   It’s   time to look at Taylor.    Your Opportunity:   Taylor Print & Visual Impressions, a division of Taylor Corporation, is looking for a Structural Corrugated Designer to join our team in Duluth, GA! The primary focus of this role is designing corrugated boxes and protective packaging used to s afely and efficiently ship retail graphics, signage, display components, printed materials, and other visual products produced across our operations. This position will work closely with R&D, Production, Packout, Fulfillment, Sales, and Operations to devel op right-sized, cost-effective packaging solutions and support our new box-making equipment. In addition to the core shipping-box function, this role will be a critical technical resource in expanding our custom corrugated display and point-of-purchase (PO P) initiatives by developing structural concepts, prototypes, and production-ready solutions for customer opportunities. The ideal candidate combines strong corrugated box-design fundamentals with the creativity and technical ability to support the continu ed growth of custom retail display and POP solutions.   Work Authorization:   To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must   be authorized to   work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.   Your Responsibilities:     Design corrugated shipping boxes and protective packaging primarily for retail graphics, signage, display components, printed materials, and other visual products.   Develop rig ht-sized packaging that protects finished products while reducing excess corrugated, void fill, freight cube, packing labor, and overall packaging cost.   Work directly with R&D, Production, Packout, Fulfillment, Sales, and Operations to understand product   dimensions, fragility, handling requirements, shipping methods, and customer expectations.   Create structural drawings,   dielines , specifications, samples, and production-ready files using   ArtiosCAD   or comparable structural packaging CAD software.   Provi de design and technical support for the new box-making equipment, including box styles, machine-ready files, material selections, setup considerations, and development of repeatable packaging standards.   Develop packaging for both standard recurring produ cts and one-off/custom shipments where an existing box or packaging method is not suitable.   Design internal corrugated components such as pads, dividers, partitions, sleeves, corner protection, inserts, and other structures needed to protect graphics and   display components in transit.   Develop and   maintain   a library of approved box styles, structural designs, specifications, materials, and packaging standards for commonly shipped products.   Support packaging trials with Production and Packout teams and   modify   designs based on fit, protection, packing time, damage risk, material   utilization , and manufacturing feedback.   Troubleshoot packaging-related shipping damage and   identify   structural or material improvements to reduce recurring damage and rework.   Support the expansion of Taylor's custom corrugated display and POP capabilities by developing structural concepts for retail displays, merchandising solutions, display components, and related corrugated applications.   Partner with Sales and R&D on custo m corrugated display opportunities to translate customer, brand, product, and retailer requirements into creative, manufacturable structural solutions.   Develop prototypes and samples for custom corrugated displays and POP concepts using digital cutting e quipment such as   Zund , Kongsberg, or comparable sample-making equipment.   Evaluate custom display and POP designs for structural performance, manufacturability, assembly, material   utilization , graphics integration, shipping, installation, and overall cost .   Support the transition of approved custom corrugated display and POP concepts from prototype through production-ready design and manufacturing.   Assist   with palletization, load configuration,   packout , and shipment optimization when   required   for larger   retail graphic and display programs.   Identify   opportunities to standardize box sizes and materials, increase   utilization   of internally produced packaging, reduce outside purchasing, and improve overall packaging efficiency.   Perform other duties as ass igned.   You Must Have:     3+ years of experience in structural corrugated design, packaging design, corrugated converting, or a closely related field; equivalent education and industry experience will be considered.   Hands-on experience designing corrugated   shipping boxes and protective packaging.   Working   proficiency   with   ArtiosCAD   or comparable structural packaging CAD software.   Strong understanding of corrugated materials, board grades, flute profiles, box styles, and corrugated manufacturing/convertin g processes.   Ability to translate product dimensions, protection requirements,   packout   needs, and shipping constraints into practical structural packaging designs.   Ability to visualize how flat corrugated material converts, folds, and assembles into th ree-dimensional boxes, protective structures, and display solutions.   Understanding of   production considerations including cutting, creasing, scoring, folding, gluing, digital cutting, and assembly.   Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on simp