Packaging Designer

#Hiring: Corrugated Packaging Designer

Location: Baltimore, MD

Salary: $55,000–$65,000/yr

Schedule: Full-time On-site

About the Role

Central Texas Recruiting is seeking a Corrugated Packaging Designer to create and refine structural packaging solutions aligned with customer needs, manufacturing capabilities, and industry standards. This role partners closely with sales, production, and tooling teams to deliver accurate designs, samples, and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Design corrugated packaging including RSC, FOL, die cuts, displays, and inserts

Create 2D structural drawings using ArtiosCAD or equivalent

Develop samples for customer approval

Optimize designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability

Coordinate artwork with tooling vendors and graphic teams

Prepare manufacturing specifications for production

Support production troubleshooting and tooling validation

Manage tooling inventory, repairs, and cost estimates

Qualifications & Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent experience

3+ years corrugated packaging or manufacturing experience

Proficiency in ArtiosCAD, AutoCAD, or similar CAD tools

Strong understanding of corrugated materials, flutes, and board grades

Ability to read and create technical drawings

Strong attention to detail and math/spatial reasoning skills

Preferred Qualifications

Digital cutting table experience (Kongsberg)

Knowledge of flexographic printing

Familiarity with TOPS or packaging standards

Adobe Illustrator experience a plus